White Pearlweed
Herba Lysimachiae Candidae
Dan Tiao Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb or root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

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

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, mammary welling abscess, poisonous snake bites, fracture due to knocks and falls, wind-damp impediment pain, beriberi with edema, paddy-field dermatitis.