Marsh Horsetail
Herba Equiseti Palustris
Gu Jie Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To soothe wind and brighten eyes, quicken blood and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Red eyes and eye screen, tearing in wind, wind-damp pain, knocks and falls.