Bitter root
(Jiangxi folk herbal medicine)
[source] it is the root of Solanaceae plant kutiao. The plant morphology is detailed in kutiao.
[collection] in summer and autumn.
[nature and taste] Jiangxi folk herbal medicine prescription: "cold in nature, bitter in taste, non-toxic. "
[function and indications] it can promote diuresis and clear the drenching. Treatment of edema, abdominal distension, jaundice, heat.
① Jiangxi folk herbal medicine: "treat edema and abdominal distension. "
② "Jiangxi folk herbal medicine prescription": "removing dampness, clearing heat, diuresis, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. "
[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang.
[taboo] Jiangxi folk herbal medicine: "pregnant women should not take it. "
[selection] ① treatment of jaundice (Yang Huang): about two liang of fresh bitter root, mash and wring the natural juice, take it with boiling water. (prescription of Jiangxi folk herbal medicine)
② Treatment of heat drenching: bitter root seven money to twelve five money, fried in water, divided into two times, oral before meals. (Hunan medical records)
③ Treatment of lip rash: mash the root of bitter strip to get juice, wash rice swill. (Hunan medical records)
Chinese PinYin : Ku Tiao Gen
Bitter root