Chinese Cryptolepis
Cryptolepis Sinensis
Bai Ye Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, stanch bleeding, dissipate stasis and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Lung heat hemoptysis, tuberculosis and hemoptysis, stomach hemorrhage, swollen welling abscess, sore toxin, knife wound, knocks and falls, snake or insect bites.