Tripterygium

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Tripterygium

Description Tripterygium is a genus of flowering plants with six species, commonly known as the “Thunder God Vine.” It belongs to the family Celastraceae, and the plant is native to Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. The genus name “Tripterygium” means “three-winged fruit,” which is a reference to the plant’s unique fruit structure.Tripterygium has been used for centuries in…