单刀根

Name

Dan Dao Gen (Lysidice rhodostegia)

Sources

The drug is the dried or fresh root of Lysidice rhodostegia Hance(family Leguminosae), growing on hills, in woods, at the banks of river, and distributed chiefly in Taiwan, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan of China.

The Effect of 单刀根

Actions

Activate blood and dissipate stasis, relieve swelling and alleviate pain.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, traumatic injury; traumatic bleeding for external use.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.


单刀根