Yellowfruit Nightshade
Radix et Caulis Solani Xanthocarpi
Huang Guo Qie

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; warm

Part(s) used

Root, fruit and seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit damp, disperse stasis and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, toothache, painful swollen testes, welling abscess and boil.