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Radix Dodonaeae Viscosae

Name

Che Sang Zi Gen (Radix Dodonaeae Viscosae)

Sources

The drug is the root of Dodonaea viscose (L.) Jacq. (Family Sapindaceae), growing in arid hillslopes, in scrubs or coasts, distributed in Fujian, Taiwan, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan and Yunnan of China.

  1. 车桑子根
  2. Root of clammy hopseedbush
  3. Che Sang Zi Gen

The Effect of Radix Dodonaeae Viscosae

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Purge fire and remove toxicity.

Indications

Root is used for wind toxin streaming sore and toothache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh.