Oriental Chain Fern
Rhizoma Woodwardiae Orientalis
Dong Fang Gou Ji

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind-damp, supplement liver and kidney, strengthen lumbus and knees, resolve toxin, kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Aching pain in lumbus and back, knee pain and legs weakness, dysentery, flooding and spotting, leukorrhea, child gan accumulation, concretion and conglomeration, snake bite.