Common Antiaris
Antiaris Toxicaria
Jian Xue Feng Hou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Juice and seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To strengthen heart, promote vomiting, drain precipitation, anesthetize (juice), resolve heat (seed), promote lactation.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Scrofula (juice), dysentery (seed).