Root of Chinese Pulsatilla, Chinese Pulsatilla Root
Radix Pulsatillae, Pulsatillae Radix
Bai Tou Weng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to clear heat and release toxins; 2. to cool the blood and stop dysentery

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Amebic dysentery, nosebleed, flooding and spotting, bleeding from hemorrhoids, cold-heat warm malaria, vaginal discharge, pudendal itch, eczema, scrofula, welling abscess, painful red eyes, neurodermatitis.