Siberian Veronicastrum
Veronicastrum Sibiricum
Cao Ben Wei Ling Xian

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dispel wind and eliminate damp, relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp pain in lumbus and legs, courbature, common cold, cystitis, tuberculosis, bleeding due to external injury, poisonous snake bite, poisonous insect stings.