Japanese Eupatorium
Herba Eupatorii Japonici
Cheng Gan Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Slightly sour; astringent; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel summerheat and effuse exterior, transform damp and harmonize center, rectify qi and quicken blood, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Fever and headache, oppression in chest and abdomen distention, indigestion, gastroenteritis, common cold, cough, pharyngolaryngitis, tonsillitis, menstrual disorder, knocks and falls, swollen welling abscess, snake bite.