Citrus Root

Citrus Root

(collection of herbs in Lingnan)

[synonym] Phyllanthus emblica root (manual of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine by Guangzhou Army).

[source] it is the root or root bark of Euphorbiaceae. The plant morphology can be seen in the article "an MO le".

[collection] all year round.

[chemical constituents] the rhizome contains ophiolidol, gallic acid and β - sitosterol.

[nature and taste] 1. In Lu Chuan Ben Cao: "sweet and sour, cold in nature. "

② "Nanning medical records": "sweet, cold, non-toxic. "

[function indications] clearing heat and detoxifying. Treatment of diarrhea, hypertension, syphilis, chancre, centipede bite.

① "Clearing away heat and detoxification" in Lingnan medicine collection. "

② "Guangxi Traditional Chinese medicine annals": "crush and apply to treat centipede bite. "

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 2-5 yuan. External use: wash with boiling water.

[prescription selection] ① for enteritis, diarrhea and hypertension: dried root of Phyllanthus emblica is five to eight yuan. Take it in water. (Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

② Treatment of hypertension, bronchitis, gastritis: Phyllanthus root five money to one or two. Take it in water. (Guangxi Chinese herbal medicine)

Chinese PinYin : You Gan Gen