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Veratri Taliensis Herba
Dalian veratrum
披麻草 〔披麻草〕 pī má cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Veratrum taliense Loes. f.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Acrid; warm; highly toxic.
Actions and indications: Used orally to induce vomiting and dispel stasis; applied topically to stanch bleeding, relieve pain, and free the orifices. Treats injury from knocks and falls; nasal congestion; nervous toothache; bleeding from external injury.
Dosage and method: Oral: Not more than 0.6g of the raw agent.
Warnings: Do not drink liquor after taking this agent.
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