Common Papermulberry Root
Broussonetia Papyrifera
Gou Shu Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; minor cold

Part(s) used

Tender root or root cortex

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cool blood and dissipate stasis, clear heat and disinhibit damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cough with blood ejection, flooding and spotting [= metrorrhagia and metrostaxis], edema, knocks and falls.