Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Chelidonii Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 白屈菜 · Bai Qu Cai |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Phlegm-resolving |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried flowering aerial part of Chelidonium majus L. (Papaveraceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cool; Toxic |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Stomach |
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What Is Bai Qu Cai?
Bai Qu Cai (Greater Celandine Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Hebei.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cool; Toxic
Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach
Bai Qu Cai: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Chelidonii Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried flowering aerial part of Chelidonium majus L. (Papaveraceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Hebei.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is greenish, leafy, flowered, bitter.
Macroscopic Features
Whole herb is 50~80cm long. Stem is cylindrical, often branched; externally yellowish-green, with white hairs. Leaves are alternate, pinnately divided, grayish-green below. Umbels terminal, with small yellow flowers. Faint odor, taste bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; Cool; ToxicLungStomach
Traditional Functions
Relieves spasm and pain, stops cough and calms panting.
How Bai Qu Cai Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Bai Qu Cai is classified among the Phlegm-resolving herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
