Dutchmanspipe Vine
Herba Aristolochiae
Tian Xian Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Root, stem or leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To promote the flow of qi and blood, and to induce diuresis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute tonsillitis, pharyngolaryngitis, infection of upper respiratory tract, conjunctivitis, jaundice, gastroenteritis, dysentery, child indigestion, food poisoning, salpingitis, acute endometritis, chronic endometritis, acute pelvic inflammation, vaginitis, sore and boil, burns and scalds.