Chinese Tallowtree Leaf
Triadica Sebifera
Wu Jiu Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; minor warm

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To drain precipitation and expel water, dissipate stasis and disperse swelling, resolve toxin and kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swollen welling abscess and clove sores, sore and scab, foot lichen, eczema, snake bite, vaginitis.