Decumbent Bugle Herb
Ajugae Herba
Jin Gu Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, cool blood and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, lung heat hemoptysis, painful swelling from knocks and falls.