La Jiao Tou

Name

La Jiao Tou (Hot pepper root)

1. 辣椒头
2. Hot pepper root
3. Radix Capsici Frutescentis
4. Root of bush redpepper
5. 辣椒頭

The Effect of La Jiao Tou

Property

Pungent, sweet, hot.

Actions

Disperse cold and eliminate dampness, activate blood and resolve swelling.

Indications

Chiblain, cyst of kidney, weakness of feet and hands.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.