Hempleaf Nettle Equivalent Plant: Urtica Dioica
Urtica Cannabina
Ma Ye Xun Ma

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and free network vessels, calm liver and settle fright, disperse accumulation and free stool, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, postpartum wind tetany, infant fright wind, sequel of poliomyelitis, hypertension, indigestion, fecal stoppage, urticaria, knocks and falls, snake or insect bites.