Radix Tripterygii Regeli
Tripterygium Regelii
Dong Bei Lei Gong Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cool

Part(s) used

Root or whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Dispel wind and eliminate dampnessdisinhibit water and disperse swellingkill worms and resolve toxin

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Rheumatoid arthritis; Swelling and edema; Jaundice; Bruises; Bruises; Scrofula; Sore swelling and pain; Tinea capitis; Itching of the skin; Venomous snake bites