Chrysanthemum root

White root

(Ben Cao Zheng)

Chang Sheng (Taiqing Jing).

[source] it is the root of chrysanthemum. See "Chrysanthemum" for plant morphology.

[functions and indications] 1. Bencaozheng: "good at promoting water, taking juice and wine to cure dysmenorrhea. "

② "Gangmu Shiyi": "treatment of swelling, throat, throat tinea. "

[usage and dosage] for internal use: decoction, 1-2 Liang; for external use: tamping.

[selected formula] for scabies: appropriate amount of fresh chrysanthemum leaves should be tamped, root and stem should be decocted and taken in water. (Jiangxi herbal medicine manual)