Root of Common Htreewingnut
Radix Tripterygii Wilfordii
Lei Gong Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; cool; extremely poisonous

Part(s) used

Root, leaf and flower

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To expel wind-dampness, relieve swelling, alleviate pain and dredge the meridian passage.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic arthritis, glomerulonephritis, nephropathy syndrome, erythematous lupus, dryness in eyes and mouth, behcet’s syndrome, psoriasis, eczema, leprosy, scab sore, intractable lichen.