Thunder Ball
Omphalia
Lei Wan

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Slightly bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. its proteolytic enzyme is a taeniacidal agent. 2. its alcoholic extract is an ascaricide.