Roquette
Eruca Vesicaria Subsp. Sativa
Zhi Ma Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To precipitate qi and move water, dispel phlegm and settle asthma.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cough and asthma with abundant phlegm, edema, ascites.