Radix Ilicis Asprellae
March 31, 2009 by Jack
Name: Radix Ilicis Asprellae
Resource: The root of Ilex asprella(Hook.et Arn.)Champ.ex Benth.,family Aquifoliaceae.
Characteristic: Crude drugs woody root,axial and lateral roots obviously branching,up to 30 cm in length;root cortex yellow-white to light brown,even and smooth.Prepared as irregular masses,cross section showing slender and dense radial bundles.Bitter and sweet in taste,cool in nature.
Pharmacodynamics: 1.Clear away heat and toxic materials,promote production of body fluid and ease the throat:For common cold of wind-heat type,summer-heat syndrome,seasonal febrile disease with fever,headache and thirst and sorethroat,cough due to lung-heat,etc. 2.Disperse blood stasis and alleviate pain:For arthralgia of wind-dampnessheat type.Recently,also for angina pectoris.
Pharmacological: Increasing coronary flow and myocardial contractility in guinea-pigs in vitro.
Usage: Decoction:15-30g.
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