Ixeris sonchifolia

Ixeris sonchifolia

(Ben Cao Tu Jing)

[source] the root of Ixeris sonchifolia, a Scrophulariaceae plant, is described in "Ixeris sonchifolia".

[flavor] slightly bitter and pungent, cold.

[function indications] it is mainly used to treat upper obstruction of wind heat, swelling and pain of larynx and upper neck wind, and take it with wine.