Back to search result
Previous
Next
Search in medicinals
Indigoferae Szechuenensis Radix seu Frutex
Sìchuān indigo
山皮条 〔山皮條〕 shān pí tiáo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Indigofera szechuenensis Craib.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Acrid, bitter, and astringent (root)*; slightly warm (root)*.
Actions and indications: The root loosens the center and rectifies qì; resolves depression; and eliminates sore toxin. The whole plant relieves cough and disinhibits urine.* Treats abdominal cold pain; chest and diaphragm qì distension; consumption heat effusion; sore-toxin.*
Dosage and method: Oral: (9–15g). Topical: Grind and apply mixed.
Back to search result Previous Next