Potentilla trilobata

Potentilla trilobata

(Zhejiang herbs in common use)

[alias] shanshanzigen (Guizhou herbal medicine).

[source] it is the root of Potentilla trilobata. For plant morphology, please refer to "Potentilla trilobata".

[collection] from April to October.

[nature and taste] 1. Guizhou herbal medicine: "cool in nature, astringent and slightly bitter in taste. "

② Zhejiang folk commonly used herbs: "bitter, slightly cold. "

[functions and indications] ① Guizhou herbal medicine: "clearing heat, removing dampness, relieving pain and tonifying deficiency.

② Zhejiang folk commonly used herbs: "clearing away heat and toxin, astringing sores and stopping bleeding. Treatment of osteomyelitis, traumatic bleeding, agkistrodon bite. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang. External use: tamping or grinding powder scattering.

[selection] ① for osteomyelitis: Weiling root (mashed) and Cirsium japonicum root (five coins each). Stew it with water or wine, or even take it for three months. In addition, use two lobelia, eight elm root skin, mash external application, change dressing once a day. Finally, the whole grass or root of weilinglai can be mashed and applied to the mouth until it is cured. (Zhejiang folk herbs)

② Treatment of Agkistrodon halys bite: Weiling three to five money. Take with water or powder. Take the root and add vinegar to grind the juice, and apply it around the wound. (Zhejiang folk herbs)

Chinese PinYin : San Ye Wei Ling Cai Gen