Twisting Dregea
Herba Dregeae Volubilis
Nan Shan Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb or tuber

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind, eliminate damp, relieve pain, clear heat, harmonize stomach.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold, painful joints due to rheumatalgia, lumbago, vomiting in pregnancy, cancer of esophagus, carcinoma of stomach, malaria.