百步还阳丹

Name

Bai Bu Huan Yang Dan (Herba Neottianthes Cucullatae)

Sources

The drug is the dried or fresh entire herb of Neoltiasnthe cucullata (L.) Schltr. (family Orchidaceae), growing in woods, near forests, and distributed in Northeast China, North China and Shaanxi, Xinjiang Anhu, Henan Sichuan, Yunnan.

The Effect of 百步还阳丹

Property

Sweet, neutral; heart and liver meridians entered.

Actions

It is used to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, set a fracture and promote tissue regeneration; for the treatment of the coma due to trauma, traumatic injuries, fracture.

Dosage and Administrations

It is made into powder for oral taking. 1.5~3 g is taken each time. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.