Officinal Ervatamia
Radix Ervatamiae Officinalis
Yao Yong Gou Ya Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat, lower blood pressure, disperse swelling and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, hypertension, abdominal pain.