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Traditional Chinese medicine uses: it for its analgesic, anti-oedema, diuretic and expectorant properties. It is also applied to treat rheumatic complaints and injuries, carpal tunnel- and lateral epicondylitis-type problems. Herpes, Epstein barr, Flu, Biofilms: A number of Chinese studies have found the herb useful for gently breaking up biofilms in a slow, methodical, and irresistible manne: — similar to the way its roots break through concrete foundations, oral health (hold in mouth 10m every day (tea) (prevents plaque and tone gums), modulates and enhances immune function, helps reduce Herxheimer reactions, and is a moderately good cardioprotector, heart disease, Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antischistosomal, Antispirochetal, Antifungal, Immunostimulant, Immunomodulant, Angiogenesis modulator, Calcium channel adaptogen (modulates calcium channel signaling, raising it if it is depressed, decreasing it if it is too high), Central nervous system relaxant, Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) protectant and antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiathersclerotic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antimutagenic, Anticarcinogenic, Antineoplastic, Vasodilator, Inhibits platelet aggregation, Inhibits eicosanoid synthesis.
