Manyleaf Paris Equivalent Plant: Paris Polyphylla Var Chinensis, Paris Polyphylla Var Yunnanensis , Paris Polyphylla Var Pseudothibetica , Paris Polyphylla Var Stenophylla, Paris Rhizome
Paridis Rhizoma, Rhizoma Paridis
Chong Lou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly cold; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, disperse swelling and relieve pain, cool liver and settle fright.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, throat impediment, mammary welling abscess, snake or insect bites, painful wound from knocks and falls, liver heat and convulsion.