Wild Carrot
Herba Dauci Carotae, Fructus Dauci Carotae
He Shi Feng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly sweet; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To kill worms, disperse swelling, disperse qi , transform phlegm.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Worm accumulation, gan accumulation, distention fullness in stomach duct and abdomen, edema, jaundice, poison from smoke, damp itchy in sore and papules, alopecia areata.