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BIAN XU

Names
Pharmaceutical: Herba Polygoni Avicularis
Botanical: Polygonum aviculare L. (Polygonaceae)
Other names:
Description: Common Knotgrass Herb.

Actions
Diuretic; Calms pain on urination; Eliminates parasites; Calms itching; ...

Origin
Many regions of China.;

Preparation
The drug is collected in summer when the leaves are growing luxuriantly, removed from roots and foreign matter, and dried in the sun.;

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