European Waterhemlock Root
Radix Cicutae Virosae
Du Qin Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To draw out toxin, dispel stasis, relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Medullitis, pain wind, wind-damp pain (external use with high toxicity).