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Radix Daturae

Name

Man Tuo Luo Gen (Hindu datura root)

  1. 曼陀罗根
  2. 曼陀羅根
  3. Hindu datura root
  4. Man Tuo Luo Gen

The Effect of Radix Daturae

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.