Common Tobacco
Folium Nicotianae Tabaci
Yan Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; warm

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To move qi and relieve pain, resolve toxin and kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Food stagnation, qi bind pain, welling abscess and flat abscess, clove sore, scab and lichen, snake bite, dog bite.