Raw epiphyllum is effective in dispelling wind and dampness (removing wind and dampness from the body), warming the menstruation and relieving pain, and can be used for joint pains, cold pain in the heart and abdomen (cold pain felt in the location of the heart and abdomen), etc. It is also useful in treating pain in the heart and abdomen. It is important to note that raw epiphyllum is highly toxic and should be used with caution under the guidance of a medical professional. Raw epiphyllum is a Chinese herb that is pungent, bitter, hot, and highly toxic, and belongs to the heart, liver, kidney, and spleen meridians. It is mainly effective in dispelling wind and removing dampness, warming the menstruation and relieving pain, and is mainly used in the treatment of wind-cold-dampness paralysis (paralysis of the limbs caused by wind, cold and dampness), joint pain, cold hernia pain, anesthesia pain and cold pain in the heart and abdomen. Generally, it can be used externally and should not be taken internally, and it should not be used in combination with Ampelopsis pilosulae, smallpox pollen, hemicarpium, Baihe, shellfish and piperidium guajava. Patients are advised to use Sheng Xuan Zi rationally under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners strictly, and if necessary, it can also be used in combination with other traditional Chinese medicines.