Lily of Valley
Herba Seu Radix Convallariae Majalis
Ling Lan

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Whole herb with root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To war m yang and disinhibit water, dispel wind and quicken blood.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Congestive cardiac failure, rheumatic heart disease, paroxysmal tachycardia, edema.