Rhizoma Polygoni Paleacei

Name

Cao Xue Jie (Paleaceous Knotweed rhizome)

1. 草血竭
2. Paleaceous Knotweed rhizome
3. Cao Xue Jie
4. Rhizome of paleaceous knotweed

The Effect of Rhizoma Polygoni Paleacei

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold.

Actions

Dissipate stasis and stop bleeding, direct qi downward, promote digestion, induce diuresis.

Indications

Edema, irregular menstruation, traumatic injury, traumatic bleeding, indigestion, abdominal mass, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g, or made into powder, soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.