Stachyurus or Japanese Helwingia Pith, Stachyurus Or Japanese Helwingia Pith
Stachyuri Medulla, Medulla Stachyuri, Medulla Helwingiae, Helwingiae Medulla
Xiao Tong Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; tasteless; cold

Part(s) used

Pith

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat, to cause diuresis, and to promote lactation.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of oliguria, urinary infection, galactostasis.