Herba Patriniae
April 2, 2009 by Jack
Name: Herba Patriniae
Resource: Herb of Patrinia villosa Juss.or P.scabiosaefolia Fisch.,family Valerianaceae.
Characteristic: Herb,over l meter tall.Rhizome with numerous stout roots.Basal leaves numerous,clustered,long-elliptical,with 1-4 pairs of pinnate lobes and winged petiole;stem leaves opposite,elliptical,entire;the leaves of P.scabiosaefolia pinnately lobed.The commodities usually without flowers,those with flowers are corymb,white or yellow.With a peculiar smell.Both are acrid and bitter in taste,cool in nature,and attributive to stomach,large intestine and liver channels.
Pharmacodynamics: 1.Clear away heat and toxic material,relieve abscess and promote pus drainage:For acute appendicitis,pulmonary abscess and skin infection.Recently also for pancreatitis,tonsillitis;P.vilosa also used for influenza,while P.scabiosaefolia for snake bite. 2.Remove blood stasis and alleviate pain:For postpartum abdominal pain and menorrhalgia due to blood stasis,chest pain,etc.
Pharmacological: 3.Tranquilizing:For vexation,insomia,insanity.
Usage: 1.Two active components,patrinene and isopatrinene,possess sedative effect. 2.Promote regeneration of hepatic cells and portal circulation,protect hepatic cells from degeneration and improve hepatic f
Caution:
Decoction:9-30g up to 30-90g for single dose.
