Thunder God Vine Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients
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General Name
Thunder God Vine
Glycemic Index / Load
Thunder God Vine
Botanical Name
Tripterygium Wilfordii
Chinese Name
Lei Gong Teng
Thunder God Vine Cures
Action of Thunder God Vine
Nutrients in Thunder God Vine
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Thunder God Vine
Nature of
Thunder God Vine
Cold
Parts Used
Leaves, flowers
Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Thunder God Vine
Avoid use during Pregnancy and Lactation.
It may cause Vomiting and Skin Reaction.
Debilitated patient should avoid consuming it.
Stop using it, If suffering from Arrhythmias or Anemia.
It may cause Diarrhea, Stomach Upset, Toxicity of Liver, Hair Loss, Headache, Menstrual changes and Skin Rash.
Taking the herb for more than 5 years can cause decrease in Bone mineral density in women.
It is with high toxicity and its use leads to death, Consult to a doctor before consuming it.
It decreases sperm count in male.
Description
Thunder God Vine is a vine.
It is perennial.
It grows in a temperate climate.
It grows up to 15 M.
Best used for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
In TCM :
Thunder God Vine Root : Lei Gong Teng
Meridians associated : Liver and Spleen
Materia Medica for Thunder God Vine
Thunder God Vine General
Thunder God Vine is used to treat conditions related to Inflammation and Over activity of the Immune System. It treats Auto Immune diseases as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lumps and Multiple Sclerosis.
Oral extract of the plant are used to treat Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis. The roots of the plant are used to make Oral and Topical medicines.
Thunder God Vine contains Anti tumor compounds as Triptolide and Celastrol. It is very effective for the elimination of Pancreatic, Ovarian and Colorectal Cancer.
It helps to reduce weight. It is good for those suffering from Obesity.
It treats Excessive Menstrual periods.
It treats Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn's Disease.
It acts as a Contraceptive.