Graceful Jessamine
Gelsemium Elegans
Gou Wen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and attack toxin, disperse swelling and relieve pain, anticancer (itself with high toxicity).

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Nose carcinoma, eczema, neuralgia, wind-damp impediment pain, scab and lai , scrofula, clove sore, knocks and falls.