Heterophylla Falsestarwort
Pseudostellaria Heterophylla
Hai Er Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To boost qi and fortify spleen, moisten lung and engender liquid.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen vacuity and fatigued body, inappetence, weakness during convalescence, qi and yin vacuity, thirst due to spontaneous sweating, dry cough due to lung dryness.