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Ardisiae Brevicaulis Radix et Herba
Short-stemmed ardisia
矮茎朱砂根 〔矮莖朱砂根〕 ǎi jīng zhū shā gēn
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Ardisia brevicaulis Diels
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter and astringent*; slightly cold*.
Actions and indications: Dispels wind and clears heat; disperses stasis and disperses swelling. Treats painful swollen throat; wind-fire toothache; wind-damp sinew and bone pain; lumbar pain; injury from knocks and falls; innominate toxin swellings (wú míng zhǒng dú).
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