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Sarcandra [twig and leaf]
九节茶 〔九節茶〕jiǔ jié chá
Latin pharmacognostic name: Sarcandrae Ramulus et Folium
Alternate Chinese names: 草珊瑚 cǎo shān hú; 九节风 jiǔ jié fēng; 九节兰 jiǔ jié lán; 肿节风 zhǒng jié fēng; 接骨木[2] jiē gǔ mù
Kingdom: Plant
Origin (other sources): Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai [= Chloranthus glabra (Thunb.) Mak.]
Use: Medicinal
Category:
Properties: Acrid; balanced.
Indications:
Kills bacteria and reduces inflammation; dispels wind and eliminates dampness; quickens the blood and relieves pain.
pneumonia; acute appendicitis; acute gastroenteritis; bacillary dysentery;
Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (6–15g); also made into medicinal wine. Topical: Apply crushed or decoct as a wash.
Product Area: Sìchuān, Yúnnán, Guìzhōu, Zhèjiāng, ānhuī, Fújiàn, Jiāngxī, Húběi, Húnán, Guǎngxī, Guǎngdōng.
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