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Abelmoschi Moschati Radix seu Folium

Abelmosk

黄葵 〔黃葵〕 huáng kuí

Alternate English names: muskmallow

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Abelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medic.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly sweet; cool.

Actions and indications: Resolves toxin and disperses swelling; draws out pus and relieves pain.* Treats painful swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng) and sores, innominate toxin swellings (wú míng zhǒng dú); snake head sores.

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