Hei Gu Tou

Name

Hei Gu Tou (Forrest Silkvine Stem or Root)

1. 黑骨头
2. Forrest Silkvine Stem or Root
3. Caulis et Radix Periplocae Forrestii
4. 黑骨頭

The Effect of Hei Gu Tou

Property

Sweet, pungent, warm, slightly toxic.

Actions

Dispel wind, eliminate dampness, activate blood, treat boils.

Indications

Traumatic injury, amenorrhea, acute mastitis, rheumatic arthritis, fracture.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

Do not take overdose. It is contraindicated in case of hepatitis and peptic ulcer.