Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF; also known as 'thunder god vine' or 'lei gong teng') (Figure 1) has long been used in China as a traditional treatment for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

An extract of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TWHF) is used in traditional Chinese medicine as an antirheumatic herbal remedy. Although the unpurified extract is reportedly an effective treatment ...

Celastrol is an active compound from the root of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F that shows great potential in the treatment of inflammation, cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, and obesity.