Croton trichophyllum

Croton trichophyllum

(selected Chinese herbal medicines from Simao, Yunnan)

[synonym] chageng (Dai name).

[source] it is the whole plant of croton trichophyllum (Euphorbiaceae).

[plant morphology] Croton hirsutum

Shrubs, ca. 2 m tall. The young branches are densely hirsute. Single leaf alternate, ovoid, pointed, 10-15 cm long, 7-9 cm wide, densely covered with white coarse hairs, 3 basal veins, fragrant.

Wild or cultivated. It is distributed in Yunnan and other places.

[collection] all year round.

[nature and taste] it is hot, pungent and slightly sour.

Functions and indications: calm and dispel wind, relieve fever and pain, relax muscles and activate collaterals. Treatment of malaria, high fever, convulsions, convulsions, rheumatoid arthritis, numbness.

[usage and dosage] take orally: decoct soup, 1-2 yuan, or soak in wine. External use: tamping.

[prescription selection] 1. For malaria, high fever, convulsion and convulsion: croton trichophyllum 1-2 yuan, take it in water, and use it for external use.

② Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: croton trichophylla, manjingzi, lime amount, mash package. (the following is a selection of Chinese herbal medicines from Yunnan ensmao)