Hairy Willowweed
Epilobium Hirsutum
Liu Ye Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; bland; 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 check diarrhea, disperse food and rectify qi , quicken blood and joint bones.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Damp-heat dysentery, food accumulati on, distending pain in stomach duct, toothache, menstrual disorder, amenorrhea, vaginal discharge, fracture due to knocks and falls, swelling of sores, scalds, scab sore.