Bistort Rhizome
Bistort Rhizome is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces abscesses, resolves Phlegm and disperses clumps; Cools the Blood and stops bleeding. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
- Nature
- Cool / (Cold) / (Slightly Toxic)
- Flavor
- Bitter, Astringent
- Channels
- Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine, (Spleen)
Source reference: American Dragon · Quan Shen