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Hindu datura root

Name

Man Tuo Luo Gen (Hindu datura root)

  1. 曼陀罗根
  2. 曼陀羅根
  3. Man Tuo Luo Gen
  4. Radix Daturae

The Effect of Hindu datura root

Property

Pungent, bitter, warm, toxic.

Actions

Relieve cough, alleviate pain, draw out pus.

Indications

Asthma with cough, rheumatic arthritis, lyssodexis, sores, scabies, tinea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 0.9~1.5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.