Radix Melastomatis Dodecanari

Name

Di Ren Gen (Root of Twelve stamen Melastoma)

The Effect of Radix Melastomatis Dodecanari

Property

Bitter, slightly sweet, neutral; liver, spleen and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Activite blood, stop bleeding, eliminate dampness and remove toxicity.

Indications

Scrofula, toothache, dysentery, leucorrhea, uterine bleeding, abdominal pain after delivery, dysmenorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

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