Largetrifoliolious Bugbane Rhizome
Rhizoma Cimicifugae, Cimicifugae Rhizoma
Sheng Ma

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; slightly sweet; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To induce perspiration and promote eruption, to remove toxic heat, and to cure drooping and ptosis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Prevention of ptosis, women’s hormone dysfunction diseases, seasonal epidemic fire toxin, mouth sore, sore pharynx, macula, cold-heat headache, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, center qi fall, spleen vacuity diarrhea, chronic dysentery, vaginal discharge, flooding.