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Pharmceutical Name

Radix Rubiae

Botanical Name

Rubia cordifolia L.

Common Name

Madder root, Rubia root

Source of Earliest Record

Shennong Bencao Jing

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The roots are dug in spring or autumn, and cleaned and dried in the sun.

Properties & Taste

Bitter and cold

Meridian

Liver

Functions

1. To cool blood and stop bleeding; 2. To invigorate blood circulation and release stagnation

Indications & Combinations

1. Hemorrhages due to extravasation of blood by heat. Rubia root (Qiancao) is used with Japanese thistle (Daji), Small thistle (Xiaoji) and Biota tops (Cebaiye). 2. Amenorrhea caused by blood stagnation. Rubia root (Qiancao) is used with Chinese angelica root (Danggui), Chuanxiong rhizome (Chuanxiong) and Cyperus tuber (Xiangfu). 3. Blood stasis and pain caused by external injuries. Rubia root (Qiancao) is used with Safflower (Honghua), Chinese angelica root (Danggui) and Red peony (Chishao). 4. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome (painful joints). Rubia root (Qiancao) is used with Spatholobus stem (Jixueteng) and Futokadsura stem (Haifengteng).

Dosage

10-15 g

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