Paniculed Bittersweet Seed
Celastrus Paniculatus
Deng You Teng Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and relieve pain, free stool, promote vomiting.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, constipation, food accumulation and distending pain in stomach duct.