Sandalwood

Qing (records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine)

[synonym] Sinomenium (Yangchun county annals), small kudzu (Sichuan Traditional Chinese medicine annals), small kudzu (China Economic flora annals).

[source] stems and leaves of Stephania tetrandra. The plant morphology is shown in the article "Fangji".

[collection] harvest from October to November.

[chemical constituents] the leaves of Stephania tetrandra contain two alkaloids, tetrandrine and isopordine.

[nature and taste] records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese medicine: "it is warm in nature, bitter in taste and non-toxic. "

[functions and indications] records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese medicine: "remove wind, remove dampness and detumescence. It is used to treat wind paralysis, phlegm and dampness flowing, itching of feet and knees, stomachache and scrapping. "

[usage and dosage] take orally: decoction, 2-3 yuan; or take in wine. External use: tamping or frying and washing.

[selected formula] to treat big head wind and swelling: Sandalwood leaf, sow vine leaf, Shangshu. Wash it with boiling water, and apply it to the seriously ill. (records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine)