Castorbean Leaf
Ricinus Communis
Bi Ma Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To draw out pus and relieve itch, relieve cough and calm asthma.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Beriberi, swelling pain of scrotum, cough of phlegm asthma, goose-foot wind, sore and boil.