Kapok root

Kapok root

(collection of herbs in Lingnan)

[source] it is the root or root bark of kapok. See "kapok" for plant morphology.

[chemical composition] the root contains protein, lipid, tannin, sugar (arabinose and galactose), starch, gum, etc.

[nature and taste] The Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army: "sweet, cool. "

Functions and indications: clearing away heat and dampness, astringency and hemostasis. Treatment of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, postpartum edema, dysentery, rash, sprain.

① "Lingnan medicine collection record": "decocting and taking can cure phlegm fire and rash. "

② New edition of traditional Chinese medicine: "root bark: astringent hemostasis, treatment of dysentery. "

③ "Clearing heat and removing dampness" is a common Chinese herbal medicine manual of Guangzhou army. Treatment of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, postpartum edema. "

④ Color atlas of common Chinese herbal medicine: "Jiegu. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang. External use: tamping or wine dipping.

[optional prescription] for traumatic sprain: soak the fresh root skin of kapok in wine and apply it externally or smash it for external application. (color atlas of common Chinese herbal medicines)