Pink Plumepoppy
Macleaya Cordata
Bo Luo Hui

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb with root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind, dissipate stasis, resolve toxin, relieve pain, kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Ulcer of uterine cervix, carcinoma of uterine cervix, carcinoma of thyroid, swollen welling abscess and clove sores, ulcer of lower limb, hemorrhoids, eczema, snake or insect bites, painful swelling from knocks and falls, pain in joints due to rheumatalgia, decayed toothache, intractable lichen, trichomoniasis, brandy nose.