Distribution:
Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Taiwan
Medical functions:
Roots: relieve pain, remove blood stasis
Leaves: arrest bleeding, detoxification
Seeds: stop diarrhea, prevent spermatorrhea, resist toxic gas like sulfur dioxide.
The plants can absorb toxic gases like hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen fluoride, phenoxybenzene, and ethyl ether.
Actions & Indications:
Branches and leaves are being used in treatment of boils, scabies, dysentery, hernia, Rheumatic Arthritis, Sciatica, skin itchiness, injuries from impact.
Samples of formulae
For treatment of toxic type skin disease: hai tong leaves 60 g. Boil with water. Wash affected areas.
For treatment of hypertension: hai tong leaves 75 g, Make into decoction and use as tea. Note: the amount of 75 grams can be referring to fresh leaves.