Rattan root of sow

Rattan root of sow

(Shaanxi Chinese herbal medicine)

[source] it is the root of grapevine plant sowthistle. See "sowthistle" for plant morphology.

[collection] dig in summer and autumn, dry or fresh.

It is pungent, cool and poisonous.

[function indications] clearing away heat and toxin. Treatment of lung carbuncle, sores.

[usage and dosage] take orally: decoct soup, 1-1.5 yuan; avoid alcohol when taking orally. External use: tamping.