Pentagonous Ardisia
Ardisia Quinquegona
Luo San Shu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cool

Part(s) used

Stem, leaf or root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dissipate stasis and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, swelling of sore welling abscess and boil, knocks and falls, wind-damp impediment pain.