Wild peanut

Wild peanut

(selected Chinese herbal medicines from Simao, Yunnan)

[source] the whole grass or leaf of Cassia obtusifolia. See "cassia seed" for plant morphology.

[chemical constituents] the whole herb contains D-Mannitol, melittin, β - sitosterol and glucose. 3-diglucoside.

[nature and taste] selection of Chinese herbal medicine in Yunnan Simao: "it is cool in nature, bitter and sweet in taste. "

Functions and indications: dispelling wind, clearing heat and improving eyesight.

① "Dietotherapy Materia Medica": "it is good for eyes and five internal organs. "

② "Lvyan Materia Medica": treating liver toxic heat. "

③ "Ben Cao Hui Yan": "benefit five zang organs, relieve all heat. "

④ Modern practical Chinese medicine: "it has the function of purgation. "

⑤ "Wind dispelling and heat dissipating, liver clearing and eyesight improving" in selected Chinese herbal medicines of Simao, Yunnan Province. Treat flu, cold. "

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

[optional prescription] for influenza and cold: Wild peanuts for five to one or two yuan, with licorice, fried in water. (selected Chinese herbal medicines from Simao, Yunnan)