Malay Blumea
Herba Blumeae Lacerae
Hong Tou Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Aerial parts

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and drain fire, resolve toxin and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Lung heat cough, swelling pain in throat, mouth and tongue sores, stomach fire toothache, epidemic parotitis, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore.