Paris polyphylla seed

Paris Polyphylla is used extensively in traditional chinese medicine, either primary or secondary, in numerous medical conditions. In this work more emphasis will be given at its ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.

Uses

The whole plant can be used as febrifuge, while the roots posses many healing properties. To mention a few, analgesic; antiphlogistic (removes heat), antispasmodic, antitussive, depurative.
A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of poisonous snake bites, boils and ulcers, diphtheria and epidemic Japanese B encephalitis.