Red Gentian Herb
Gentianae Rhodanthae Herba
Hong Hua Long Dan

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb with root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit damp, cool blood and resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cough and asthma due to lung heat, consumption cough with phlegm and blood, jaundice, dysentery, bloody stool, inhibited urination, postpartum fever, infant fright wind, gan accumulation, toxin swelling of sores, burns and scalds, snake bite.