Avicularis(萹蓄)

Latin Plant Name :Polygoni Avicularis

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Bian Xu

Common English Name:Avicularis or Polygonum

Part of Plant Used:Whole plant

Nature:Mildly cold

Taste:Bitter

Meridians Entered:Bladder

Common Usages:

This herb is used in formulas to treat urinary-tract infections with burning and redness (TCM: damp heat conditions); also used internally and topically for parasite infections in the colon and on the skin.

Traditional Usages and Functions:

Promotes urination and clears damp heat in the Bladder; expels parasites and stops itching.

Common Formulas Used In:Dianthus.

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Cautions in Use:Use with caution if there is no damp heat.