Kapok root
(collection of herbs in Lingnan)
[source] it is the root or root bark of kapok. See "kapok" for plant morphology.
[chemical composition] the root contains protein, lipid, tannin, sugar (arabinose and galactose), starch, gum, etc.
[nature and taste] The Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army: "sweet, cool. "
Functions and indications: clearing away heat and dampness, astringency and hemostasis. Treatment of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, postpartum edema, dysentery, rash, sprain.
① "Lingnan medicine collection record": "decocting and taking can cure phlegm fire and rash. "
② New edition of traditional Chinese medicine: "root bark: astringent hemostasis, treatment of dysentery. "
③ "Clearing heat and removing dampness" is a common Chinese herbal medicine manual of Guangzhou army. Treatment of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, postpartum edema. "
④ Color atlas of common Chinese herbal medicine: "Jiegu. "
[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang. External use: tamping or wine dipping.
[optional prescription] for traumatic sprain: soak the fresh root skin of kapok in wine and apply it externally or smash it for external application. (color atlas of common Chinese herbal medicines)
Chinese PinYin : Mu Mian Gen
Kapok root