Dictamni Cortex, Densefruit Pittany Root-Bark
Dictamni Cortex, Cortex Dictamni
Bai Xian Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root cortex

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and dry damp, dispel wind and relieve itch, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. inhibiting the growth of pathogenic fungi. 2. its infusion lowers vaccine-induced fever in rabbits. 3. dictamnine, one of its active components, increase the myocardial tone of frogs.