Root of clammy hopseedbush

Name

Che Sang Zi Gen (Radix Dodonaeae Viscosae)

Sources

The drug is the root of Dodonaea viscose (L.) Jacq. (Family Sapindaceae), growing in arid hillslopes, in scrubs or coasts, distributed in Fujian, Taiwan, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan and Yunnan of China.

The Effect of Root of clammy hopseedbush

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Purge fire and remove toxicity.

Indications

Root is used for wind toxin streaming sore and toothache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh.