Yunnan Madder
Radix Rubiae Yunnanensis
Xiao Hong Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To quicken blood and soothe sinews, dispel stasis and engender flesh, nourish qi blood.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp pain, knocks and falls, menstrual disorder [=menoxenia], menstrual block, vaginal discharge, postpartum arthralgia, tuberculosis and coughing of blood, dizzy head and insomnia, anemia.