Canton Buttercup

自扣草

Ranunculus cantoniensis DC.

MedicinalLiver-clearingEye-brighteningDampness-removingDetoxifying

Family: Ranunculaceae

Type: Perennial herb

Parts Used: Whole plant

Nature & Flavor: Slightly bitter, pungent, warm; toxic

Also known as: Yu Buttercup, False Celery, Field Celery

Properties & Functions

Functions: Clears liver and brightens eyes, removes dampness and detoxifies, stops malaria

Indications:

Dosage: External: crush and apply to blister, stuff nose, or apply juice. Generally NOT taken internally.

Eye membrane removal

Place a copper coin on the pulse point, crush fresh buttercup and apply over the coin hole to draw toxin

Asthma

Crush fresh buttercup, apply to Dazhui acupoint; or wrap small amount in gauze, stuff in nostril, remove after relief

Jaundice

Crush fresh buttercup, apply to wrist pulse area, puncture blisters when formed, drain yellow fluid

This plant is irritating and generally NOT taken internally. External use only.

Nature & Flavor: Slightly bitter, pungent, warm; toxic
Parts Used: Whole plant
Family: Ranunculaceae
Standard Dosage: External: crush and apply to blister, stuff nose, or apply juice. Generally NOT taken internally.

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