Papaver Nudicaule
Shan Ying Su

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Husk or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Astringe the lung and relieve coughastringe the intestines and arrest diarrhearelieve pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Chronic cough and wheezing; Chronic diarrhea; Chronic dysentery; Headache; Stomach pain; Heart pain; Rheumatic arthralgia; Traumatic injury