Hei Lao Hu Gen
Name
Hei Lao Hu (Root of scarlet kadsura)
The Effect of Hei Lao Hu Gen
Property
Pungent, slightly bitter, warm.
Actions
Promote the flow of qi, alleviate pain, dissipate stasis and dredge meridians.
Indications
Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, dysmenorrheal, fracture, traumatic injury, hernia, rheumatic arthritis, acute gastroenteritis, abdominal pain caused by blood stasis after delivery.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or made into powder, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
Hei Lao Hu Gen