Abrus Precatorius L.
Semen Abri
Xiang Si Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; calm; extremely poisonous

Part(s) used

Ripe seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Ejectionkill wormsresolve toxins

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Vomiting, welling abscess, parotitis, scab and lichen, wind-damp bone pain.