Shortstamen Stephania
Stephania Brachyandra
Bai Xian Shu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Tuberoid

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To move qi and quicken blood, dispel wind and relieve pain, clear heat and resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Stomachache, wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls, dysmenorrhea, swelling toxin of welling abscess and boil, eczema.