Pearlwort
Herba Saginae Japonicae
Qi Gu Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cool blood and resolve toxin, kill worms and relieve itch.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Lacquer sore, bald sores, eczema, erysipelas, scrofula, innominate toxin swelling, poisonous snake bites, deep-source nasal congestion, decayed teeth, internal damage due to knocks and falls.