Spiked Loosestrife Equivalent Plant: Lythrum Anceps
Herba Lythri Salicariae
Qian Qu Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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, promote contraction and stanch bleeding.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dysentery, diarrhea, hematochezia, flooding, ulcerating sores, blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, bleeding due to external injury.