Mussot Swertia
Swertia Mussotii
Chuan Xi Zhang Ya Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear liver and disinhibit gallbladder, abate jaundice, disinhibit water and disperse edema.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute icterohepatitis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, edema.