Caper Euphorbia Seed
Euphorbiae Semen, Semen Euphorbiae
Qian Jin Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm; toxic

Part(s) used

Ripe seed without seed coat

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cause drastic purgation for treating edema, and eliminate blood stasis for treating masses.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, phlegm-rheum, accumulation and distention-fullness, urinary and fecal stoppage, amenorrhea due to blood stasis, intractable impediment, wart.