Jerusalem Artichoke
Rhizoma et Herba Helianthi Tuberosi
Ju Yu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Tuber or stem-leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and cool blood, disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Febrile diseases, intestinal heat bleeding, knocks and falls, swelling pain from fracture.