Mexican Pricklepoppy
Argemone Mexicana
Ji Ying Su

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To effuse sweat and disinhibit water, clear heat and resolve toxin, relieve pain and itch.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold without sweating, jaundice, strangury, edema, eyelid laceration, mounting qi , scab and lai, syphilis.