Jia Ju Gen
Name
Jia Ju Gen (Root of sarmentose pepper)
The Effect of Jia Ju Gen
Property
Bitter, warm, pungent.
Actions
Expel wind and eliminate dampness, resolve swelling, alleviate pain, remove toxicity, prevent malaria.
Indications
Stomachache, malaria, sores and boils, toothache, barbiers, rheumatic arthritis, haemorrhoids, cyesedema.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decoctdd for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.