Vesper Iris
Rhizoma Seu Herba Iris Dichotomae
Bai She Gan

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Root or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, quicken blood and disperse swelling, relieve pain, relieve cough.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, gum swelling and pain, epidemic parotitis, mammary welling abscess, stomachache, hepatitis, liver spleen enlargement, lung heat cough, knocks and falls.