Symploci Glaucae Cortex

Name

Yang She Shu (Symploci Glaucae Cortex)

Sources

The drug is the dried bark of Symplocos glauca (Thunb.) Koid. (family Symplococaceae), growing among hilly forests, and distributed in Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan of China.

The Effect of Symploci Glaucae Cortex

Actions

Clear heat and relieve exterior syndrome.

Indications

Influenza or common cold with fever, dry mouth.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g.