Indian Quassiawood Bark
Picrasma Quassioides
Ku Shu Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Bark

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit damp, resolve toxin and kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Bacillary dysentery, infection of biliary tract, suppurative infection, scab and lichen, eczema, snake bite.