Lyrate Hemistepta
Herba Hemistepae Lyratae
Ni Hu Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dissipate binds and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Hemorrhoids and fistulas, swollen welling abscess and clove sores, mammary welling abscess, lymphnoditis, wind papule itching, bleeding due to external injury, fracture.