Mustard Seed
Semen Sinapis, Sinapis Semen
Jie Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve dyspnea and cough by eliminating cold-phlegm, to reduce modulation, and to relieve pain by removing the obstruction of collateral.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Vomiting with stomach cold, pain in heart and abdomen, lung cold cough, impediment pain, throat impediment, flowing phlegm, knocks and falls.