Cross the mountain to eliminate the root

Cross the mountain to eliminate the root

(Guizhou folk medicine)

Open throat arrow.

[source] it is the root of Celastrus angustifolia.

[plant morphology] Ampelopsis angustifolia

It is a small shrub with vines, 40-70 cm high, thin and many branches. Stems and branches cylindrical, reddish brown, twigs densely brown glandular pubescent. Leaves alternate; petiole short, thin and weak; leaf ovate narrow lanceolate, 3-6.5 cm long, 8-12 mm wide, apex acuminate, base round, margin with shallow round teeth, teeth with glandular cut, pointed, green above, brown glandular dots, light green below, light brown glandular dots and dark green lines, glabrous on both sides.

They are mostly found in the crevices of high mountains and jungles.

[collection] all year round.

It is cool in nature and slightly bitter in taste.

[function indications] expectorant detoxification, blood swelling.

[formula selection] 1. For the treatment of laryngeal moth, the root should be removed by crossing the mountain, including slow swallowing in the mouth.

② Treatment of anthrax or red silk: cross the mountain to eliminate the root, mash and apply; also to root two money, fried water service.

Chinese PinYin : Guo Shan Xiao Gen