Mayweed
Flos Matricariae Chamomillae
Mu Ju

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Flower or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, relieve cough and calm asthma, dispel wind-damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold with fever, swelling pain in throat, lung heat cough asthma, heat impediment swelling and pain, swelling of sores.