Caulis Opuntiae Dillenii

Name

Yu Fu Rong (Cholla stem)

1. 玉芙蓉
2. Yu Fu Rong
3. Cholla stem

The Effect of Caulis Opuntiae Dillenii

Property

Sweet, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and cool blood, tonify the heart and induce tranquilization.

Indications

Acute infantile convulsion, palpitation, scalds, deep-rooted boil, hematochezia, hemorrhoidal bleeding.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of chronic infantile convulsion, deficiency of yang, symptoms caused by cold factors.