Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Bian Xu

萹蓄 Bian Xu

Polygoni Avicularis Herba

Nature

微寒

Taste

苦

📍

Meridians

膀胱

💊 Actions

Promotes urination, clears heat, and expels worms; for strangury and small urinary stones.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in spleen deficiency with cold.

📖 Usage & Dosage

9-15 grams.

🏠 Creeping Plum

In the Arab world it is called 'creeping plum' and is a classic roadside herb.