Pinellia ternate root

Pinellia ternate root

(records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine)

[synonym] milkvetch root.

[source] it is the root or root bark of Pinellia ternate. For plant morphology, please refer to the article "Pinellia ternata".

[collection] from September to October.

This product is used equally with Elaeagnus root in Sichuan area.

[nature and taste] 1. Materia medica: it is flat and non-toxic. "

② Sichuan Traditional Chinese medicine annals: "it is mild in nature, light and astringent in taste, and non-toxic. "

[functions and indications] 1. In the collection of materia medica: "Genpi Decoction washes scabies.". "

② Sichuan Traditional Chinese medicine annals: "promoting blood circulation, promoting Qi, tonifying deficiency and damage. Treatment of traumatic injury and hemorrhoids. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoct soup, 3-8 yuan; or soak in wine. External use: decoct and wash.