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[[File:Thunder-God-Vine.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Thunder God Vine]]
Other Names: Huang-T'eng Ken, Lei Gong Teng, Lei-Kung T'eng, Taso-Ho-Hua, Threewingnut, Tonnerre de la Vigne de Dieu, Tripterigium Wilfordii, Tripterygium wilfordii, Vigne du Tonnerre Divin, Yellow Vine.<br>Thunder god vine is an herb. Its leaves and root are used to make medicine.
==Special Precautions of Thunder God Vine==
* Thunder god vine appears to be safe for most people when taken by mouth or applied to the skin in appropriate amounts. It can cause many side effects such as stomach upset, skin reactions, missed menstrual periods, vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney problems.
* Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Thunder god vine is UNSAFE to take by mouth during pregnancy. It might cause birth defects.
*Not enough is known about the safety of using thunder god vine during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
*Weakened immune system: Large doses of thunder god vine might weaken the immune system. If you already have a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS, medications used to reduce the chance of organ transplant rejection, or for other reasons, avoid using thunder god vine. It might decrease your body’s ability to fight off infection. 
*Weakened bones (osteoporosis): Thunder god vine can reduce bone strength. If you have osteoporosis or are likely to develop it, don’t use thunder god vine.
* Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with THUNDER GOD VINE
==Benefits and uses of Thunder God Vine are==
* might help rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by relieving swelling (inflammation) and by changing the way the immune system responds to the arthritis. Thunder god vine is sometimes applied to the skin for rheumatoid arthritis.
* Cancer : the active compound triptolide has been shown to inhibit colorectal, pancreatic and ovarian cancers

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