Root of canard foot

Root of canard foot

(drug records of Nanning City)

[source] it is the root of Hedysarum chinense, which belongs to Acanthopanax family. The plant morphology is shown in the "duck foot bark" strip.

[collection] it can be collected all year round, washed, sliced and dried in the sun.

[flavor] light, mild and bitter.

[function indications] heat dissipation and detumescence. Internal administration of heat disease Sha Qi, women Sha Ma Jia Jing; external treatment of traumatic swelling and pain.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-3 yuan.

[should avoid] pregnant women should not take it.