Semen Cleomis
Semen Cleomis
Bai Hua Cai Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Dispel wind and dissipate coldquicken the blood and relieve pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-cold sinew and bone numbness, aching pain in back and shoulder, lumbago, swelling pain due to external injury, bone tuberculosis, hemorrhoids and fistulas.