Tortedfruit Screwtree
Helicteres Isora
Huo Suo Ma

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To move qi and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, ileus, enteritis and diarrhea.