八厘麻

Name

Liu Zhou Zi (Chinese Azalea Fruit)

The Effect of 八厘麻

Property

Bitter, warm, toxic.

Actions

Dispel wind, alleviate pain, dissipate stasis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, traumatic injury, sores and boils.

Dosage and Administrations

Made into pills or powder or soaked in wine. . Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It shouldn’t be taken overdose or for a long time. It is contraindicated to pregnant women, weak people and people without stasis.