Common Physochlaina
Radix Seu Herba Physochlainae Physaloidis
Pao Nang Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Root or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dispel damp and kill worms (herb), warm center and supplement vacuity, quiet spirit and settle asthma (root).

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Otitis media, nasosinusitis, swelling pain in throat, swelling toxin of sore and welling abscess, headache (herb), vacuity cold diarrhea, taxation damage, cough of phlegm asthma, disquieted heart spirit (root).