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Begoniae Radix

Begonia root

秋海棠根 〔秋海棠根〕 qiū hǎi táng gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Begonia evansiana Andr.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour and astringent; balanced.

Actions and indications: Quickens the blood and transforms stasis; stanches bleeding and clears heat. Treats injury from knocks and falls; vomiting of blood (blood ejection); expectoration of blood; dysentery; menstrual irregularities; flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge; strangury-turbidity (lìn zhuó); sore throat.

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