Thunder Vine | Medicinal Plant in Akhdar Encyclopedia
Standardized extracts have been studied for inflammatory diseases. The results of these studies should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Thunder vine
Latin name
Tripterygium wilfordii
Common names
Thunder vine
foreign names
Tripterygium wilfordii
The group
Celastraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Celastraceae family, the scientific name Tripterygium wilfordii is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Root canal treatment after specialized processing
chemical components
Triptolide and Celastrol
Properties and medical uses
Standardized extracts have been studied for inflammatory diseases.
The results of these studies should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root may be available after specialized processing as a tea, powder, or standardized extract, depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Highly toxic and may cause infertility and organ damage; do not self-medicate.
Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Tripterygium wilfordii are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
East Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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