Indigo root
(essential preparation of raw herbs)
[source] it is the root of the legume indigo. See "Mulan" for plant morphology.
[Xing Wei] "Sheng Yao Xing Bei Yao": "it tastes bitter, but it has a flat nature. "
[functions and indications] preparation of raw herbal medicine: "detoxification of insect poison. "
[selection] treatment of erysipelas: one or two dried roots of Mulan. Take it in water. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)
Chinese PinYin : Da Dian Gen
Indigo root