Hongxiangteng

Hongxiangteng

(Lu Chuan Ben Cao)

[synonym] TengXiang, jitixiang, Dalbergia odorifera (Luchuan materia medica), Dalbergia odorifera, quyeteng, baijiciteng, huanglongtuoyi (Guangxi Medicinal Plant List).

[source] stem or root of the leguminous plant Pterocarpus tinctorius.

[plant morphology] Dalbergia fortunei

Shrub like rattan, 4-5 meters high, or climbing on big trees, up to 8 meters high. Branchlets often hooked or spiral. It has 9-13 leaflets, oblong or oblong, 15-19 mm in length and 6-9 mm in width. The apex is obtuse and slightly concave, the base is cuneate or round, and the lower part is covered with pubescence. Panicle axillary, total flower japonica and pedicel densely pubescent; flowers small, yellow white, fragrant; basal bracteoles ovate, epicalyx like bracteoles lanceolate, all rust colored pubescent, abscission; calyx campanulate, calyx teeth 5, outer pubescent; petals clawed, petals round, apex concave, petals base with ears; stamens monosomic or 2-somic; ovary petiolate, pubescent. Pods oblong, flat, 4-7 cm long. Seeds reniform, flattened. The flowering period is from March to April. The fruit period is from July to September.

Born in forest edge and bush. Distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou and other places.

[collection] collected in summer and autumn.

[chemical constituents] cortex contains alkaloids, flavonoid glycosides, phenols and sugars.

[flavor] Lu Chuan Ben Ge: "pungent and astringent, warm. "

[functions and indications] 1. In "Luchuan Materia Medica": "stem: promoting Qi, relieving pain, breaking accumulation. It is used to treat heart and stomach qi pain. Wheezing and bleeding. "

② "Guangxi medicine plant directory": "root: strong muscles and bones, wide tendons, activating collaterals. Resin: hemostasis. It can cure stomachache and heartache. "

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 2-3 yuan.

Chinese PinYin : Hong Xiang Teng