Medicinal Fatheadtree
Nauclea Officinalis
Dan Mu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Branch and bark

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, disperse swelling and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute tonsillitis, pharyngolaryngitis, mastitis, enteritis, bacilla ry dysentery, urinary tract infection, cholecystitis, ulcer of lower limb, infection due to foot lichen, swollen boil with pus and ulcer, dermatitis, eczema.