Chinese Tallowtree Bark
Triadica Sebifera
Wu Jiu Mu Gen Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; minor warm

Part(s) used

Root cortex

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To drain precipitation and expel water, dissipate binds and disperse swelling, resolve snake toxin, lower blood pressure.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, ascites, urinary and fecal st oppage, hypertension, concretion conglomeration accumulation and gathering, painful swelling from clove sore, eczema, scab and lichen, poisonous snake bite.