Grand Torreya Seed
Semen Torreyae, Torreyae Semen
Fei Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

For ascariasis and taeniasis. for constipation due to dryness of intestine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

As an anthelmintic for tapeworm and hookworm, more effective than that of tetrachloroethylene.