Chang Ye Bing Shan Hua

Name

Chang Ye Bing Shan Hua (Herba Sarcococcae Longipetiolatae)

Sources

The drug is the dried or fresh whole herb of Sarcococca longipetiolata M. Cheng (Family Buxaceae), growing along the bank of ravines, in forests, and distributed in Hunan, Guangdong and Guangxi of China.

The Effect of Chang Ye Bing Shan Hua

Property

Bitter, astringent, slightly pungent, cold; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Cool blood and dissipate nodule, remove toxicity and astringe the wound.

Indications

Traumatic injury and bleeding, innominate inflammatory swelling, mumps, jaundice.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with the fresh.