Common Camptotheac
Camptotheca Acuminata
Xi Shu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cold

Part(s) used

Fruit or root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dissipate binds and disperse concretion, anticancer.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute leukemia, chronic leukemia, psoriasis, swollen liver and spleen due to bilharziosis, carcinoma of esophagus, carcinoma of cardia, carcinoma of intestine, carcinoma of liver, carcinoma of stomach, swelling of sores.