甘木通
Name
Gan Mu Tong (Herba Clematidis Filamentosae)
Sources
The drug is the dried aerial part of Clematis filamentosa Dunn (farmily Ranunculaceae), growing along creeks or in ravines, dense woods or thickets; and distributed in Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan of China.
Constituents
Its leaf contains flavonoids, saccharides, polysaeeharides, steroils, phenols, tanin, aminoaeids, ete.
The Effect of 甘木通
Property
Bitter and slightly cool; heart and liver meridians entered.
Actions
It is used to tranquilize the mind, clear liver-fire, relieve pain and reduce blood pressure.
Indications
Headache, dizziness, conjunctivitis, hypertension, numbness of the extremities, insomnia, rheumatic arthritis, acute toothache, etc.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded and then plug the affected tooth.