Pepperweed Seed, Tansymustard Seed, Lepidium Seed, Descurainia Seed
Semen Lepidii, Semen Descurainiae, Descurainiae Semen Lepidii Semen
Ting Li Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; big chill

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To quench fire in the lung, to relieve dyspnea, and to cause diuresis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Phlegm-drool and congesting lung, cough and asthma with abundant phlegm, distention fullness in chest and rib-side, edema in chest and abdomen, inhibited urination.