Redback Christmashush
Alchornea Trewioides
Hong Bei Shan Ma Gan

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Leaf and root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit damp, cool blood and resolve toxin, kill worms and relieve itch.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dysentery, heat strangury, stone strangury, hematuria, flooding and spotting with vaginal discharge, wind papules, eczema, scab and lichen, decayed toothache, bedsore.