Jamestownweed Seed

Name

Man Tuo Luo Zi (Jamestownweed Seed)

The Effect of Jamestownweed Seed

Property

Pungent, bitter, warm, toxic; liver, spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Alleviate pain and relieve asthma.

Indications

Stomachache, traumatic injury, cold asthma, rheumatic arthritis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 0.1~0.3 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Decocted for washing or soaked in wine for applying.

Cautions

It is toxic, so it should be used very carefully.