Toxicity Tripterygium wilfordii has different toxicity to various animals. It is very toxic to humans, dogs, pigs and insects, and can cause poisoning or even death. However, it is not harmful to sheep, rabbits, cats, rats and fish. toxicity.

Tripterygium wilfordii has two effects on the body: one is the local stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract; the other is the effect on the central nervous system (including the optic thalamus, midbrain, medulla oblongata, cerebellum and spinal cord) after absorption. damage, and cause bleeding and necrosis of the liver and heart.

It is said that Tripterygium wilfordii mainly poisons the heart of animals, but it is also toxic to other smooth muscles and striated muscles, which is the cause of death from poisoning.

First aid measures after poisoning include general methods such as inducing vomiting, gastric lavage, enema, and catharsis. The biological detoxification method using sheep blood or rabbit stomach leaching fluid has not yet been determined.

The toxic components of Tripterygium wilfordii can be leached with ether, but after reduction, the toxicity disappears completely.

Nature and flavor "Hunan Medicine Chronicle": bitter and highly poisonous.

Functions and Indications-Effects of Tripterygium wilfordii "Hunan Medicine Chronicle": insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying.

It is advisable to avoid using this product because it is highly toxic.

Use with caution when taking internally.