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Jiang Tou

酱头
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Name

Jiang Tou (Silvervine fleeceflower root)

  1. 酱头
  2. 赤地胆
  3. Radix Polygoni Subertii
  4. Root of silvervine fleeceflower
  5. Silvervine fleeceflower root
  6. 赤地膽
  7. 醬頭

The Effect of Jiang Tou

Property

Bitter, astringent, cool; heart, spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen, harmonize the spleen and stomach, clear heat and remove toxicity, regulate menstruation and stop bleeding.

Indications

Irregular menstruation, dysentery, stomachache, indigestion, uterine bleeding for oral taking; traumatic bleeding and early stage of deep-rooted boil for external application.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g or take the powder, 2~3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with the fresh.