Ilex Chinensis Leaf, Purpleflower Holly Leaf
Ilicis Chinensis Folium, Folium Illics Purpureae
Si Ji Qing

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; astringent; cool

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clearheat and toxic materials.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, thrombophlebitis, thromboangiitis obliterans (buerger’s disease), lung heat cough, swelling pain in throat, dysentery, diarrhea, infection of biliary tract , urinary tract infection, burns and scalds, heat toxin swollen welling abscess, ulcer of lower limb, eczema, frostbite, cracking, wound, bleeding due to external injury.