Downy Groundcherry
Herba Physalis Angulatae
Ku Zhi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sour; cold

Part(s) used

Herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, disinhibit urine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold, lung heat cough, swelling pain in throat, gum swelling, damp-heat jaundice, dysentery, edema, heat strangury, heaven-borne sore, clove sore.