Emarginate Amaranth
Amaranthus Lividus
Ao Tou Xian

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Whole herb or root

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

Dysentery, diarrhea, swelling toxin of clove sore, poisonous snake bites, stings, inhibited urination [=dysuria], edema.