Oldworld Arrowhead Corm
Sagittaria Sagittifolia
Ci Gu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; slightly acrid; minor cold

Part(s) used

Corm

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cool blood and quicken blood, relieve cough and free strangury, resolve toxin and dissipate binds.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Postpartum blood stasis, retention of placenta, strangury, cough with phlegm and blood.