Herba Morindae Parvifoliae

Name

Bai Yan Teng (Littleleaf Indianmulberry Herb)

Sources

The drug is the dried or fresh root or entire plant of Morinda parvifolia Benth. (family Rubiaceae), growing in hilly scrubs, and distributed in South China, Southeast China.

The Effect of Herba Morindae Parvifoliae

Property

Sweet, cool; lung meridian entered.

Actions

It is used to remove damp-heat, resolve sputum, relieve cough, dissipate blood stasis and alleviate pain; for the treatment of cough due to influenza or commom cold, bronchitis, pertussis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, traumatic injury, muscular strain of the lumbar region, etc.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~60 g.


Herba Morindae Parvifoliae