Common Nandina Stem
Nandina Domestica
Nan Tian Zhu Geng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Branchlet

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear damp heat, downbear counterflow qi.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Damp-heat jaundice, diarrhea, heat strangury, red eyes with gall, cough and asthma, ge syndrome.