Jute root

Jute root

(collection of compendium)

[source] it is the root of jute, a Tiliaceae plant. See jute leaf for plant morphology.

[nature and taste] ① modern practical Chinese medicine: "bitter, warm, non-toxic. "

② Lu Chuan's materia medica: "it tastes light and slightly bitter, and has a flat nature. "

[functions and indications] ① modern practical Chinese medicine: "diuresis, treatment of bladder stones. "

② "Lu Chuan's materia medica:" for diarrhea and dysentery. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 3-5 yuan; or burning, storage and grinding.

[formula selection] ① dysentery: Rhizoma Corydalis, Rhizoma Hedysarum, amaranth, Caulis Spatholobi. With fresh medicine each two half, water decoct a service. (jute root mixture of Luchuan materia medica)

② Diarrhea after measles treatment: one or two jute roots, burning ash, boiled water. (Ma Hui Tang in Luchuan materia medica)