Toad Venom
Venenum Bufonis, Bufonis Venenum
Chan Su

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm; toxic

Part(s) used

Dried secretion of skin glands

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To resolve toxin, relieve pain, open orifices and arouse spirit.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Welling abscess and flat abscess with clove sores, swelling pain in throat, summerheat stroke with vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain and clouded spirit, local anesthesia.