Indian Madder Root, Root of Tali Madder
Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma, Radix et Rhizoma Rubiae
Qian Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root and rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat from blood and arrest bleeding, to eliminate blood stasis, and to stimulate menstrual discharge.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. hemostatic. 2. bacteriostatic in vitro. 3. antitussive and expectorant.