Castor Seed
Ricini Semen, Semen Ricini
Bi Ma Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; pungent; calm; toxic

Part(s) used

Ripe seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To induce subsidence of swelling and remove toxic substances, to cause purgation.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling toxin of welling abscess and flat abscess, throat impediment, scrofula, dry stool.