Heterophylly Falsestarwort Root
Radix Pseudostellariae, Pseudostellariae Radix
Tai Zi Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; calm

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To replenish qi and invigorate the spleen function, and topromote fluid secretion and moisten the lung.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of hypofunction of the spleen with lassitude and anorexia, debility and deficiency of qi and yin marked by spontaneous sweating and thirst during convalescence dry cough due to dryness of the lung.