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