Radix seu Herba Physochlainae Physaloidis

Name

Pao Nang Cao (Root or herb of Common Physochlaina)

1. 泡囊草
2. Pao Nang Cao
3. Root or herb of Common Physochlaina

The Effect of Radix seu Herba Physochlainae Physaloidis

Property

• Root: sweet, slightly bitter, hot, toxic;
• Herb: bitter, neutral, toxic.

Actions

• Root: tonify deficiency, warm the spleen and stomach, induce tranquilization and relieve asthma.
• Herb: clear heat and remove toxicity, eliminate dampness and kill parasites.

Indications

• Root: diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold, restlessness, asthma and phlegm with cough, overstrain.
• Herb: sores and boils, headache, sore throat, nasosinusitis, otitis media.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 0.3~0.6 g, or made into powder.