Bitter root

Bitter root

(Jiangxi folk herbal medicine)

[source] it is the root of Solanaceae plant kutiao. The plant morphology is detailed in kutiao.

[collection] in summer and autumn.

[nature and taste] Jiangxi folk herbal medicine prescription: "cold in nature, bitter in taste, non-toxic. "

[function and indications] it can promote diuresis and clear the drenching. Treatment of edema, abdominal distension, jaundice, heat.

① Jiangxi folk herbal medicine: "treat edema and abdominal distension. "

② "Jiangxi folk herbal medicine prescription": "removing dampness, clearing heat, diuresis, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. "

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

[taboo] Jiangxi folk herbal medicine: "pregnant women should not take it. "

[selection] ① treatment of jaundice (Yang Huang): about two liang of fresh bitter root, mash and wring the natural juice, take it with boiling water. (prescription of Jiangxi folk herbal medicine)

② Treatment of heat drenching: bitter root seven money to twelve five money, fried in water, divided into two times, oral before meals. (Hunan medical records)

③ Treatment of lip rash: mash the root of bitter strip to get juice, wash rice swill. (Hunan medical records)