Roof Iris
Rhizoma Iridis Tectori
Yuan Wei

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Leaf or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dispel wind and disinhibit damp, disperse swelling and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, hepatitis, liver enlargement, cystitis, wind-damp pain, painful swelling from knocks and falls, sore and boil, itchy skin.