Folium Eriobotryae Praeparata
Zhi Pi Pa Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Minor cold; bitter

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treament of cough and dyspnea caused by heat in the lung, vomiting, fever and thirst caused by heat in the stomach.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. its decoction inhibits the growth of staphylococcus aureus in vitro.2. its saponins exert an expectorant effect.3. inhibiting the influenza virus.