Splidleaf Poppy
Papaver Nudicaule
Ye Ying Su

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; slightly bitter; astringent; cool

Part(s) used

Fruit shell or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To constrain lung and relieve cough, astringe intestines and check diarrhea, settle pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Enduring cough and asthma, enduring diarrhea, enduring dysentery, headache, stomachache, pain in heart and abdomen, wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls.