Chinese Pistache
Pistacia Chinensis
Huang Lian Ya

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Leaf and bud

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear summerheat, engender liquid, resolve toxin, disinhibit damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Summerheat-heat thirst, swelling pain in throat, oral ulcer, vomiting and dysentery, strangury syndrome, innominate toxin swelling, sore and papules.