Paniculate Swallowwort Root
Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi Paniculati, Cynanchi Paniculati Radix et Rhizoma
Xu Chang Qing

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve rheumatic conditions, and to arrest pain and itching.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Rheumatic arthritis, toothache, lumbago, pain after operation, dysmenorrhea, mastitis, infection of skin, eczema, neurodermatitis, urticaria, infective dermatitis, zoster, wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls.