Cotyledon of Vitex trifolia

Cotyledon of Vitex trifolia

(collection of herbs in Lingnan)

[synonym] baibeiye (collection of herbs in Lingnan).

[source] the leaves or branches of Vitex simplicifolia or Vitex trifolia of Verbenaceae. For plant morphology, please refer to "manjingzi".

[chemical constituents] the twigs (stems) of Vitex trifolia contain 0.11-0.12% volatile oil. Leaf (dry) contains 0.28% volatile oil. The oil contains 55% α - pinene and camphene, 10% terpineol acetate and 20% diterpenol. The leaves also contain Vitexin, luteolin-7-glucoside and a tetrahydroxymethoxy flavone - α - D-glucoside.

"Lu Benwei: hard work.". "

[functions and indications] ① Lingnan caiyao Lu: "Ye, treating traumatic injury, mashing, washing wine, dregs for external application; decocting, treating head wind. "

② "Lu Chuan Materia Medica": "branches and leaves, swelling and pain. It is used to treat knife injury, hemostasis, traumatic injury, rheumatism and pain. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoct soup, 1-3 yuan; or mash juice to make wine. External use: tamping.