Japanese Alder
Alnus Japonica
Chi Yang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; astringent; cool

Part(s) used

Bark, tender branchlet-leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and downbear fire, stanch bleeding.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Incessant nosebleed, bleeding due to external injury, water diarrhea.