Sweetscented Oleander
Folium et Cortex Nerii Indici
Jia Zhu Tao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Leaf or bark

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To strengthen heart and disinhibit urine, dispel phlegm and settle asthma, settle pain, dispel stasis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Congestive cardiac failure, cough and asthma, epilepsy, painful swelling from knocks and falls, amenorrhea due to blood stasis.