China Root
金刚藤Malay: Ubi Gadung Hutan
Smilax china Linn.
MedicinalWind-dispellingDampness-drainingDetoxifyingAbscess-reducing
Family: Liliaceae
Type: Woody vine
Parts Used: Root, stem
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, sour, neutral
Also known as: Greenbrier, Iron Water Chestnut, Diamond Head
Properties & Functions
Functions: Dispels wind and drains dampness, detoxifies and reduces abscesses
Indications:
- Rheumatic pain
- Turbid urination
- Leukorrhea
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Carbuncles
- Stubborn ringworm
- Burns
- Cancer
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 10-15g, large dose 30-90g; soak in wine or make pills/powder.
Frequent urination
Grind china root to powder, take 10g with fine wine
Numb muscles and bones
Soak china root in wine and drink
Leukorrhea
Greenbrier 300g, crush and decoct, add 60g sugar, take daily
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, sour, neutral
- Parts Used
- Root, stem
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 10-15g, large dose 30-90g; soak in wine or make pills/powder.
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