Common Marsharigold
Caltha Palustris
Lv Ti Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To expel wind, resolve summerheat, quicken blood and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind damage common cold, summerheat stroke with sand, knocks and falls, burns and scalds.