Hong Song Mu

Name

Hong Song Mu (Root-bark of Spinystem Aralia)

1. 红楤木
2. Root-bark of Spinystem Aralia
3. Cortex Araliae Echinocaulis Radicis
4. 刺茎楤木
5. 紅楤木
6. 刺莖楤木

The Effect of Hong Song Mu

Property

Slightly bitter, pungent, neutral.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, activate blood and promote the flow of qi, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Sores and boils, hernia, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, snake bites, fracture, uterine bleeding, gastrectasia, osteomyelitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.