Sago Frond
Folium Cycadis
Su Tie Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; bland; neutral

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To rectify qi and relieve pain, stanch bleeding and dissipate stasis, resolve toxin and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Diarrhea, dysentery, liver stomach qi pain, amenorrhea, blood ejection, hematochezia, toxin swelling, bleeding due to external injury, knocks and falls, backache.