Java Brucea Fruit, Java Brucea Fruit
Fructus Bruceae, Bruceae Fructus
Ya Dan Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove toxic heat, to stop malarial attacks, to relieve dysentery, and to cauterize vegetations.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Malaria, amebic dysentery, dysentery with pus and blood, tenesmus, corn and common wart.