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Pharmaceutical Name

Radix Dichroae

Botanical Name

Dichroa fibrifuga Lour.

Common Name

Dichroa root

Source of Earliest Record

Shennong Bencao Jing

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The roots are dug in autumn. After the fibrous roots have been removed, the roots are dried in the sun and cut into slices. They can also be fried with wine.

Properties & Taste

Bitter, pungent, cold and toxic

Meridians

Lung, heart and liver

Functions

To expel phlegm and relieve malaria

Indications & Combinations

Malaria. Dichroa root (Changshan) is used with Tsaoko (Caoguo), Anemarrhena rhizome (Zhimu) and Areca seed (Binglang).

Dosage

5-10 g

Cautions & Contraindications

This herb may cause vomiting and nausea; it should be used with caution, especially with weak patients.

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