Alias: One-Glance Delight, Snake-Cutting Sword, Bitter Grass, Lotus Nut.In the traditional Chinese medicine's five elements theory, bitter flavors enter the heart. And upon tasting just a small piece of its leaf, one can feel an intense bitterness that seems to penetrate the heart, hence it is named"Piercing Heart" plant.It has functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and relieving swelling and pain.
