Herba Ranunculi Scelerati
Shi Long Rui

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Clear heat and resolve toxinsdisperse swelling and dissipate bindsrelieve painprevent attack of malaria

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Carbuncle and furuncle swollen poison; Poisonous snake bite; Phlegm-core scrofula; Rheumatic joint swelling and pain; Toothache; Malaria