Zhiru

Zhiru

(Ben Cao Tu Jing)

[synonym] trifoliate bark.

[source] it is the bark of Lycium chinense, a Rutaceae plant. For plant morphology, please refer to "Gouju".

[function and indications] Tao Hongjing: "the branches, stems and skins of Poncirus trifoliata can cure swelling, tempest and bone pain. "

[prescription selection] for stroke patients with acute wind and straight body without flexion and extension: take one liter from the bark of Poncirus aurantii, one liter from wine, one night from stains, and take five in one liter. The wine is better. (behind the elbow)