Ailanthus Bark, Tree of Heaven Bark, Tree-Of-Heaven Bark
Ailanthi Cortex, Cortex Ailanthi
Chun Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; astringent; cold

Part(s) used

Root bark or barks

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove damp-heat and arrest discharges.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of morbid leukorrhea, diarrhea caused by damp-heat, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery, hematochezia, abnormal uterine bleeding.