Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/bian-xu/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/bian-xu/">Bencao Index</a> bian xu 萹蓄 Herba Polygoni Avicularis Knotgrass henchiku pyeonchuk Drain Dampness Bladder

Drains Damp-Heat from the Bladder, promotes urination and relieves painful urinary dysfunction

Damp-Heat Lin syndrome, including Heat Lin: burning, painful, frequent or dribbling urination with scanty or cloudy urine Jaundice from Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder, in combination with other herbs

Kills parasites and stops itching

Intestinal parasites: tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm and roundworm Itchy Damp skin lesions, including tinea, eczema and oozing sores, often washed with the decoction externally