Puth of Ricepaperplant, Ricepaperplant Pith
Medulla Tetrapanacis, Tetrapanacis Medulla
Tong Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; tasteless; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Stem marrow

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat, to induce diuresis, and to stimulate the flow of milk.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of dysuria with difficult painful urination, edema and oliguria, lack of milk secretion.