It is sweet, salty, slightly cold in nature, and belongs to the liver, gallbladder and kidney meridians. It has the effect of clearing dampness and heat, draining stones and reducing yellowing, eliminating swelling and detoxifying. For urinary tract infections, it is used with Plantago ovata and Polygonum vulgare. Urinary tract stones are often combined with HAIJINSHA, SHIWEI and CHENNEIJIN. Gallstones can be combined with Artemisia inchi, Yujin and Rhubarb. It can treat jaundice caused by damp-heat overflowing on the skin, and can be combined with Hu Zhi, Gardenia, and Yin Chen Artemisia. If jaundice is accompanied by liver and gallbladder stones, it can be combined with Chai Hu, Red Peony and Mu Xiang. For the treatment of poisonous snake bites, the fresh product can be pounded and taken internally, and the dregs can be applied externally.