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Radix Piperis Sarmentosi

The Effect of Radix Piperis Sarmentosi

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.