Pennisetum

Pennisetum

(records of Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine)

[synonym] pumpkin Yin bud.

[source] it is the seedling germinated in the fruit of Cucurbitaceae. See "Pumpkin" for plant morphology.

[collection] collected after autumn, fresh or dried.

[nature and taste] it is warm in nature, sweet and light in taste, and non-toxic.

[function indications] it is used to treat children's pneumatalgia, convulsion, cold and rheumatic fever.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 1-3 yuan. External use: mash, stir fry and iron.

Chinese PinYin : Pan Chang Cao