Stem of Abelmoschus manihot

Stem of Abelmoschus manihot

(Jiangxi herbal medicine manual)

[source] the stem or stem bark of Malvaceae. For plant morphology, please refer to "Abelmoschus manihot" section.

[collection] harvest in summer and autumn.

[flavor] sweet, smooth, slightly cold, non-toxic.

[function indications] harmonizing blood and eliminating pathogenic heat. Treatment of puerperal heat, burns.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang; or boiled eggs. External use: oil immersion.

[prescription selection] 1. To treat deficiency of Qi and blood: Honey fried one or two stems and roots of Abelmoschus manihot and two pieces of Xingxiu vegetable. Fry in lean pork soup.

② Prevention and treatment of puerperal fever: the stem and root of Abelmoschus manihot. Fry with chicken soup or water for juice, boil two eggs, add a little sweet wine.

⑧ Treatment of scald: oil on okra skin.