Perfoliate Knotweed Root
Polygonum Perfoliatum
Gang Ban Gui Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To resolve toxin and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Mouth-level nape sore, hemorrhoids and fistulas.