Dogbane
Herba Apocyni Veneti
Luo Bu Ma

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Mild; astringent; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and calm liver, disinhibit water and disperse edema, check hyperactivity, lower blood pressure.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cardiac failure, hypertension, edema, cirrhosis with ascites, edema in pregnancy, dizziness, headache, palpitation, insomnia, scant urine with edema, chronic bronchitis, influenza.