Gemma Agrimoniae
He Cao Ya

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To kill tapeworm. agrimonia bud (hecaoya) is taken with warm boiled water in the morning before breakfast. the tapeworm should be discharged within five to six hours.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

To kill tapeworm. agrimonia bud (hecaoya) is taken with warm boiled water in the morning before breakfast. the tapeworm should be discharged within five to six hours.