A shrub growing to 1m. The flowers are hermaphrodite

Analgesic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic, diuretic and hypotensive (root); anticancer (plant)

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A decoction of the dried roots is used in the treatment of a variety of ailments including cancer of the respiratory tract and urinary bladder, painful swelling of the gums, boils, constipation, coughs and sore throats.

Contraindicated for use in patients with loose stools or other symptoms of Cold and Deficient Spleen and Stomach.

Jing-Nuan Wu. An Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica. P: 600, Oxford University Press, Inc.2005.