Folium Litseae Cubebae
Radix Litseae Cubebae
Dou Chi Jiang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Dispel wind; Dissipate cold and eliminate dampnesswarm the center, rectify qi and relieve pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treating cold and headache; Cold pain in the heart and stomach; Abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea; Athlete's foot; Edema in pregnant women; Rheumatic arthralgia; Traumatic injury