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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Betula platyphylla Suk. var. japonica (Sieb.) Hara; Betula platyphylla Suk.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic.^✽

Channel entry: Stomach channel.✽

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits dampness; dispels phlegm and relieves cough; disperses swelling and resolves toxin. Treats pulmonary tuberculosis; dysentery; diarrhea; jaundice; nephritis; urinary tract infection; chronic tracheitis; acute tonsillitis; periodontitis; acute mastitis; swollen boils; itchy papules; scalds.

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