Ayna root

root

(Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

[source] the root of Blumea balsamifera, a Compositae plant. See the "Blumea balsamifera" section for plant morphology.

[flavor] pungent, warm.

Functions and indications: dispelling wind and swelling, promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. Treatment of rheumatic pain, bruise pain, postpartum bone pain, cold abdominal pain, diarrhea.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang.