Wu Yi
StarTorreya grandis Fort.
☯ TCM Properties
Expels Parasites; Resolves Accumulation; Moistens the Lungs and Stops Cough; Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Traditional Chinese Uses
Wu Yi (torreya seed) is a mild, sweet-tasting herb used in Chinese medicine to expel intestinal parasites — including tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms — without damaging Qi or Blood. Its moist, oily quality also lubricates the intestines to relieve constipation, and its mild Lung-moistening action addresses dry coughs. As one of the gentler antiparasitic herbs, it is considered appropriate even for those with weaker constitutions.
Botanical Description
Torreya grandis is a dioecious evergreen coniferous tree of the family Taxaceae, native to eastern China and reaching 12-25 m in height with a broadly conical crown and dark grey, fissured bark. The linear-lanceolate leaves are 1.5-3 cm long, dark glossy green above with two pale stomatal bands beneath, arranged in two ranks along the twigs and ending in a sharp point. Male and female cones are borne on separate trees; the seed is enclosed in a fleshy, glaucous green to purplish aril 2-3 cm long, ripening in the autumn of the second year. The kernel is hard-shelled, oily, almond-like in flavour and has long been gathered as both food and medicine in Zhejiang and Anhui provinces.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| poultice | As needed | Daily | — | — | — |
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
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