Difengpi Bark
Illicii Cortex, Cortex Illicii
Di Feng Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Slightly pungent; astringent; warm; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Bark

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve rheumatic conditions, and to promote the flow of qi and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Pain in joints due to rheumatalgia, taxation damage in lumbar muscle, centipede bite.