Eleutherococcus gracylistylus

Eleutherococcus gracylistylus
Family:Eleutherococcus gracylistylus; Antibacterial; Antirheumatic; Diuretic; Miscellany.
Common name:Wu Jia Pi
The leafy shoots are tonic and are also believed to alleviate internal injuries by dispelling blood. The root bark is antibacterial antirheumatic and diuretic. It is used in the treatment of arthritis backache and a host of other ailments. A medicinal wine made from it is commonly on sale in China. A decoction of the stem bark or the roots is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis aches and pains in the back and legs open sores on the scrotum beriberi and traumatic injuries. The plant is aphrodisiac nutritive and tonic.

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