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Cacaliae Radix
Cacalia [root]
八角香 〔八角香〕 bā jiǎo xiāng
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Cacalia ainsliaeflora (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Acrid and slightly astringent; warm.
Actions and indications: Disperses stasis; kills worms. Treats innominate toxin swelling (wú míng zhǒng dú) (crush and apply to the affected area); lài and lichen (xiǎn) (grind with wine or vinegar and rub on the affected area; wind-damp water swelling.
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