* Overdose may cause a burning sensation in the mouth, tongue and pharynx, salivation, diarrhea and contracted pupils.
==Benefits and uses of Air Potato areActions==
* Resolves Phlegm, dissipates nodules and reduces masses : Goiter (it can be used alone as a tincture)
* Clears Heat and reduces toxicity
**Coughs associated with acute and chronic bronchitis
*Whooping cough
==Benefits and uses of Air Potato are==
The bitter, acrid, cool and slightly toxic herb has been used in TCM to treat swelling of the thyroid glands as a result of Iodin deficiency, get rid of toxin, relieves swelling, etc., as it resolves masses, treats goitre, reduces phlegm, clears Heat, expels toxins, cools Blood, stops bleeding, etc., by enhancing the functions of liver and lung channels.
==Used in patent Medecines==
*Hai Yao San. From Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng (Standard of Diagnosis and Treatments), this recipe combines Hai Zao (Sargassum Seaweed), Mu Li (Oyster Shell), etc. to cure provoked goiter.