Wikstroemiae Indicae Rasix
Wikstroemia Indica
Liao Ge Wang Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; cold; toxic

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat, disinhibit urine, resolve toxin, break accumulation and kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Pertussis, rheumatic arthritis, leprosy, bronchial asthma, amebic dysentery, pneumonia, epidemic parotitis, edema, scrofula, toxin swelling of sores, swelling and pus of sores, knocks and falls.