False Chinese Swertia Herb
Swertiae Herba
Dang Yao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, disinhibit damp and fortify stomach.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Medullitis, pharyngolaryngitis, tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, hepatitis, indigestion, dysentery, sore and welling abscess with scab and lichen, poisonous snake bites.