马牙七
Name
Ma Ya Qi (Pseudobulbus Calanthes Fimbriatae)
Sources
The drug is the whole herb or pseudobulb of Calanthe fimbriata Franch(Family Orchidaceae), growing in forests on mountain slopes, and distributed in Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei and South west China.
The Effect of 马牙七
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, dissipate stasis and alleviate pain.
Indications
Sore throat, toothache, scrofula, abdominal pain, traumatic injury, snake bites, lumbago and arthralgia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~12 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.