Botanical Index No. 762

Oriental Bittersweet

celastrus paniculatus

Medicinal Actions

Analgesic, Anti-aging, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antidote, Antiemetic, Antifertility, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Antispermatogenic, Antistress, Antiulcer, Antiviral, Cardiodepressant, Cerebrotonic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hypokinetic, Hypotensive, Memorigenic

Primary Conditions Treated

Abortifacient opium Aphrodisiac Immunomodulator Insectifuge Nervine Amenorrhea Anemia Arthrosis Asthma Bacteria Beriberi Convulsion Cramp Debility Depression Dermatosis Dropsy Dysentery Eczema Encephalosis Enterosis Fever Fistula Gastrosis Gout Headache Hepatosis High Blood Pressure Impotence Inflammation Insomnia Itch Leprosy Leukoderma Malaria Nervousness Pain Paralysis Pneumonia Rheumatism Scabies Senility Sinusosis Sore Spermatorrhea Stress Swelling Venosis Ulcer Virus Vomiting Wound

General Dosage

10–30 minims as diuretic; 5–15 minims as diaphoretic and neurotonic; 1–3 g powdered seed; 1–2 ml seed oil; 28–56 ml seed decoction.

Safety & Contraindications

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects — Not covered.

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