General:
Its roots (Huang Qin) have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a remedy for allergies, anxiety, eczema, convulsions, diarrhea, dysentery, fevers, indigestion, insomnia, liver problems and psoriasis. Also, traditionally used externally for boils, herpes, sores and swellings. Modern Japanese (Kampo) use of roots in the medical treatment of some cancers. Roots are currently used internally in North America as a remedy for allergies, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bedwetting, chronic fatigue syndrome, colds, diabetes, ear infections, hay fever, flu, Meniere's syndrome and stress.

Function:
Anti-bacteria, Diuresis, Depress, Calm, Treating hepatitis.