Herba Polygoni Caespitosi
Name
Cong Zhi Liao (Herba Polygoni Caespitosi)
Sources
The drug is the dried or fresh entise herb of Polygonum caespitosum BL. (family Polygonaceae), growing in woods, roadsides or along creek, and distributed chiefly in Middle southern China, East China and Shanxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou.
Constituents
It contains flavonoids.
The Effect of Herba Polygoni Caespitosi
Property
Pungent, neutral.
Actions
Clear heat and dry dampness, strengthen the spleen and treat infantile malnutrition, activate blood and regulate the menstruation, remove toxicity and relieve swelling.
Indications
Ringworm of the foot, eczema, irregular menstruation, traumatic injuries, snake and insect bites, infantile malnutrition, diarrhea and dysentery.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.