Hu Tui Zi Gen

Name

Hu Tui Zi Gen (Thorny Elaeagnus Root)

1. 胡颓子根
2. 胡頹子根
3. Thorny Elaeagnus Root

The Effect of Hu Tui Zi Gen

Property

Sour, neutral.

Actions

Relieve cough, stop bleeding, dispel wind, eliminate dampness, remove stasis and relieve sore throat.

Indications

Cough with asthma, hematemesis, hemoptysis, hematochezia, infantile malnutrition, sore throat, jaundice, diarrhea, rheumatic arthritis, menorrhagia.

Dosage and Administrations

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