黑老虎根

Name

Hei Lao Hu (Root of scarlet kadsura)

The Effect of 黑老虎根

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, warm.

Actions

Promote the flow of qi, alleviate pain, dissipate stasis and dredge meridians.

Indications

Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, dysmenorrheal, fracture, traumatic injury, hernia, rheumatic arthritis, acute gastroenteritis, abdominal pain caused by blood stasis after delivery.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or made into powder, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.