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Psychotriae Rubrae Radix

Red psychotria root

山大刀根 〔山大刀根〕 shān dà dāo gēn

Alternate Chinese names: 山大颜根 shān dà yán gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Psychotria rubra (Lour.) Poir.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and astringent; slightly cold.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind and dampness; disperses swelling and resolves toxin. Treats common cold with heat effusion; sore throat; wind-damp pain; stomach pain; malarial disease; hemorrhoids; injury from knocks and falls; toxin swelling of sores.

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