紫麦角

Name

Mai Jiao (Ergot)

1. 麦角
2. 黑麦乌米
3. Mai Jiao
4. Ergot
5. 黑麥烏米
6. 紫麥角
7. 麥角
8. Ergota

The Effect of 紫麦角

Property

Bitter, pungent, neutral, toxic; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Contract the uterus, stop bleeding and alleviate pain.

Indications

Migraine, metrorrhagia.

Dosage and Administrations

It is made into pills, injection or fluid extract.

Cautions

Avoid using it during period of dilation.