Coral Ardisia Root
Radix Ardisiae Crenatae, Ardisiae Crenatae Radix
Zhu Sha Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Slightly bitter; pungent; calm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, quicken blood and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, wind-damp-heat impediment, jaundice, dysentery, knocks and falls, fire flow, mastitis, testitis.