Skyblue Broomrape
Herba Orobanches Coerulescentis, Herba Orobanches Pycnostachyae
Lie Dang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Whole plant

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To supplement kidney and invigorate yang , strengthen sinews and bones, moisten intestines.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Kidney vacuity impotence, emission, infertility due to uterus cold, rachitis in children, cold pain in lumbus and knees, weakness in sinews and bones, intestinal dry and constipation.