Cortex Araliae Echinocaulis Radicis

Name

Hong Song Mu (Root-bark of Spinystem Aralia)

The Effect of Cortex Araliae Echinocaulis Radicis

Property

Slightly bitter, pungent, neutral.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, activate blood and promote the flow of qi, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Sores and boils, hernia, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, snake bites, fracture, uterine bleeding, gastrectasia, osteomyelitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.