Herba Polygoni Chinensis (Huo Tan Mu)

Alias:
Crotalaria, Dragon Gall Herb, Fire Coal Root, Fire Coal Vine

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Crotalaria (Fire Coal Herb) has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and reducing swelling and pain. It is primarily used to treat symptoms caused by heat-toxicity.
• It clears heat and detoxifies, and is commonly used to treat high fever, cough, phlegm-heat, and other heat-related conditions.
• Crotalaria has good anti-inflammatory effects and is used for treating skin conditions caused by damp-heat, such as eczema, abscesses, and itching.
• It protects the liver and biliary tract, helping to alleviate conditions caused by liver and gallbladder damp-heat, such as jaundice and cholecystitis.
• Crotalaria has antibacterial and antiviral properties, contributing to improved immunity and helping prevent upper respiratory infections caused by viruses.
• Modern studies show that Crotalaria can regulate the digestive system, improving symptoms like loss of appetite and diarrhea caused by damp-heat.
• It also has antioxidant and anti-aging effects, helping to combat free radicals and slow down the aging process.