Physalis alkekengi

Physalis alkekengi

(Shu materia medica)

[source] it is the root of Solanaceae plant Physalis alkekengi.

[chemical constituents] it contains alkaloid 3 α - crotonoyloxane.

[nature and taste] 1. Shu materia medica: "absolutely bitter. "

② Minnan folk herbal medicine: "bitter, cold, non-toxic. "

[Guijing] Mindong materia medica: "entering lung and spleen meridians. "

Functions and indications: clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. For malaria, jaundice, hernia.

① Shu materia medica: "ramming its juice is effective in treating yellow fever. "

② Modern practical Chinese medicine: "diuretic, antitussive, antipyretic. "

③ Heilongjiang traditional Chinese medicine: "treat menorrhagia and postpartum hemorrhage. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-2 yuan (fresh 0.8-1 Liang).

[taboo] 1. Modern practical Chinese medicine: "it has the disadvantage of abortion. "

② "Mindong Materia Medica": "it is forbidden to use for diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and damp phlegm. "

[selection] 1. Treatment of malaria: seven strains of Hedyotis chinensis. Remove the stems and leaves, wash them, chop the whiskers, serve two bowls of wine and two boiled duck eggs with wine. (collection of compendium)

② Cure hernia: fresh sour milk root one or two (wash), green shell duck egg one. Half water and half wine, once a day. (Minnan folk herbal medicine)