Jute root
(collection of compendium)
[source] it is the root of jute, a Tiliaceae plant. See jute leaf for plant morphology.
[nature and taste] ① modern practical Chinese medicine: "bitter, warm, non-toxic. "
② Lu Chuan's materia medica: "it tastes light and slightly bitter, and has a flat nature. "
[functions and indications] ① modern practical Chinese medicine: "diuresis, treatment of bladder stones. "
② "Lu Chuan's materia medica:" for diarrhea and dysentery. "
[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 3-5 yuan; or burning, storage and grinding.
[formula selection] ① dysentery: Rhizoma Corydalis, Rhizoma Hedysarum, amaranth, Caulis Spatholobi. With fresh medicine each two half, water decoct a service. (jute root mixture of Luchuan materia medica)
② Diarrhea after measles treatment: one or two jute roots, burning ash, boiled water. (Ma Hui Tang in Luchuan materia medica)
Chinese PinYin : Huang Ma Gen
Jute root