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Symplocoris Caudatae Radix
Caudate sweetleaf root
山矾根 〔山礬根〕 shān fán gēn
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Symplocos caudata Wall.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter and acrid; balanced.
Channel entry: Lung and stomach channels.
Actions and indications: Clears damp-heat; dispels wind; cools the blood. Treats jaundice; dysentery; wind-fire headache; pain in the joints of the back; flooding.
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g).
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