Scarlet Swertia
Swertia Punicea
Zi Hong Zhang Ya Cai

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear liver and disinhibit gallbladder, clear heat and resolve toxin, disinhibit damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute icterohepatitis, cholecystitis, wind-heat common cold, wind-fire toothache, swelling pain in throat, indigestion, acute bacillary dysentery, infection of urinary system, tinnitus and deafness, burns and scalds.