Patience Dock
Radix Rumicis Patientiae
Niu Xi Xi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sour; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, stanch bleeding and disperse swelling, free stool and kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, hematochezia, flooding and spotting, red and white vaginal discharge, purpura, dysentery, hepatitis, constipation, inhibited urination, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, scab and lichen, knocks and falls, burns and scalds.