Japanese Butterbur
Petasites Japonicus
Feng Dou Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cool

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dispel stasis and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, swollen welling abscess and toxin of clove, poisonous snake bite, knocks and falls.