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.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Use with caution if there is no damp heat.
