Franchet Groundcherry
Calyx et Fructus Physalis
Gua Jin Deng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; sweet; 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 urine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Heat cough, throat pain, jaundice, dysentery, edema, clove sore, erysipelas.