Oriental Bittersweet Leaf
Celastrus Orbiculatus
Nan She Teng Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and eliminate damp, resolve toxin and disperse swelling, quicken blood and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, swelling of sores and boils, zoster,eczema, knocks and falls, snake or insect bites.