Tree of Heaven Ailanthus Bast
Ailanthus Altissima
Chu Bai Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; astringent; cold

Part(s) used

Bast

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To eliminate heat and dry damp, astringe intestines and stanch bleeding, kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Chronic dysentery, chronic diarrhea, duodenal ulcer, intestinal wind bleeding, flooding and spotting, vaginal discharge, emission, white turbidity, ascariasis.