Emblic Leafflower Root
Phyllanthus Emblica
You Gan Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit damp, resolve toxin and dissipate binds.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, scrofula, eczema of skin, centipede bite.