Szechwan Cyclea
Cyclea Sutchuenensis
Si Chuan Lun Huan Teng

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dissipate stasis and relieve pain, disinhibit urine and free strangury.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Externally contracted wind-heat, cough, swelling pain in throat, damp-heat diarrhea dysentery, toothache, painful wound from knocks and falls, dribbling and inhibited voidings of urination.