Caragana seed
(medicinal plants in desert areas of China)
[source] it is the seed of Caragana intermedia. For plant morphology, please refer to Caragana korshinskii.
[collection] the fruits were harvested in summer and autumn and dried in the sun.
[function indications] antipruritic, insecticidal.
[optional formula] for treatment of neurodermatitis, psoriasis and yellow water sores: Boil Caragana seeds with oil and apply them externally; or burn Caragana seeds with charcoal and sprinkle them on the sores. Psoriasis can also be wiped directly with fresh Caragana bark.
Chinese PinYin : Ning Tiao Zi
Caragana seed