root
(Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)
[source] the root of Blumea balsamifera, a Compositae plant. See the "Blumea balsamifera" section for plant morphology.
[flavor] pungent, warm.
Functions and indications: dispelling wind and swelling, promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. Treatment of rheumatic pain, bruise pain, postpartum bone pain, cold abdominal pain, diarrhea.
[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang.
Chinese PinYin : Ai Na Xiang Gen
Ayna root