Indian Quassiawood
Ramulus et Folium Picrasmae, Picrasmae Ramulus et Folium
Ku Mu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Wood

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

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

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Infection of upper respiratory tract, pneumonia, acute gastroenteritis, dysentery, sore and boil, scab and lichen, eczema, burns and scalds, infection of biliary tract, poisonous insect stings.