Hedge Prinsepia Nut
Nux Prinsepiae, Prinsepiae Nux
Rui Ren

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To nourish the liver and improve eyesight, and to dispel wind-heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of conjuntivitis and blepharitis marginalis with impaired vision and photophobia.