Dragon Boat flower root

Dragon Boat flower root

(Guangzhou Air Force Manual of common Chinese herbal medicine)

[synonym] hongyinghua Shugen (Guangdong traditional Chinese medicine 4 (9): 3781959).

[source] the root of Rubiaceae plant longchuanhua. See "longchuanhua" for plant morphology.

[nature and taste] Guangzhou Air Force's Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicines: "it tastes bitter and slightly astringent, and its nature is cool. "

Functions and indications: according to the manual of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou air force, "promoting qi and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals. For hemoptysis, stomachache, sores, traumatic injuries, rheumatic swelling and pain, women's amenorrhea. "

[selection] treatment of tuberculosis hemoptysis: two liang of hongyinghua root and three Qian of liquorice. Fry for three hours, once. Or add lean pork to fry. (Guangdong traditional Chinese Medicine)