Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 84: Nine Paintings (9)
【Efficacy and Application】Attacking toxin and reducing swelling: used for carbuncle sores, boils, ectopic sores, scrofula, smashed for external application, decocted for washing, or dried and ground into powder, made into ointment with vaseline and applied to the affected area.Dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain: used for bruises, pounded for external application; used for rheumatism arthralgia, ankle pain, limb spasm, can be combined with Fangfeng and Duhuo, ground into coarse powder, rolled with paper, and burned to smoke the affected area.Expelling wind and killing insects: used for scabies, eczema, ringworm, decocted for washing, or powdered for application.

It is commonly used in modern times for skin eczema, mange, bruises, closed fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] External application: Appropriate amount, smashed for applying; powdered for applying; decocted for washing or smoking.

[Caution for use] This product is highly toxic and is for external use only. Oral administration is prohibited.

[Modern Research] Roots, stems, and leaves contain Gelkinus, Gelkins Yin, Gelkins Mao, Gelkins A, Gelkins C, Gelkins, etc.Roots, stems, and leaves are all highly toxic, and the main toxic components are kinesin, kinesin, and kelesin.The poisoning symptoms of Gemini Suyin to rabbits are respiratory paralysis, the mild ones have dyspnea, and the severe ones die from respiratory arrest.

Uncaria see "Materia Medica Original".It is the hooked branch stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Jacks. or Uncaria sinensis (Oliv.) Havil., a woody vine of the Rubiaceae family.It is mainly produced in Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Guangxi and other southern places.

[Synonym] Uncaria hook, Uncaria, tender hook, golden hook, hook rattan, hook Ding, hook ear, double hook, tender hook rattan.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet, slightly cold.GUIXIN, Liver Channel.

【Efficacy and application】clearing heat and calming the liver: used for liver fire attack, dizziness, red face, red ears, upset and irritability, insomnia, tinnitus, numbness of limbs, decocted with water alone, or compatible Gastrodia elata, Scutellaria baicalensis, raw stone, Chuan Achyranthes bidentata, Yejiaoteng, etc., such as Tianma Gouteng Drink ("New Yi of Syndrome and Treatment of Miscellaneous Diseases").Extinguishing wind and stabilizing convulsions: used for febrile venereal diseases, convulsions and convulsions, convulsions in children, often compatible with antelope horn, gastrodia elata, scorpion, centipede, chrysanthemum, coptis, tianzhuhuang, turmeric, dannanxing, etc., such as hook Tengxifeng Decoction; for pregnant women with eclampsia, it can be compatible with Angelica, Fushen, Sangjisheng, etc., such as Uncaria Decoction ("Woman's Good Prescription").

In modern times, it is often used for high blood pressure, cerebrovascular accident, epilepsy, facial nerve paralysis, fetal restlessness in pregnant women, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 9~15g (not suitable for prolonged decoction).

[Cautions for use] Contraindicated for those who are physically weak and have no fire evil.

[Modern Research] Contains rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline and other alkaloids.Decoction, alcohol extract, total alkaloids of rhynchophyllum and rhynchophylline have antihypertensive effect on anesthetized animals or non-anesthetized animals, normal animals or hypertensive animals, regardless of intravenous injection or intragastric administration.The decoction or alcohol extract has obvious sedative effect on rats and mice.It still has antihistamine effect and relieves smooth muscle spasm.In addition, rhynchophylline can inhibit the in vitro and in situ frog heart and rabbit heart, and can inhibit the breathing and pupil narrowing of frogs and mice.

Cyperus see "Compendium of Materia Medica".It is the rhizome of Cyperus rotundus L., a perennial herb of Cyperaceae.Mainly produced in Shandong, Zhejiang, Hunan, Henan and other places.

[Synonym] Sparrow head incense, sedge root, Cyperus cyperus, Cyperus cyperus rice, Cyperus cyperus raw, Cyperus cyperi.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] pungent, slightly bitter, sweet, flat.Return liver, triple burner channel.

【Efficacy and application】Soothing the liver and relieving depression: It is used for distending pain in the hypochondrium due to stagnation of liver and qi, fullness in the abdomen, poor appetite, chest tightness and easy sighing. Magnolia officinalis, hawthorn, etc., such as Bupleurum Shugan San ("Jingyue Quanshu"); used for breast distending pain, acute mastitis, can be compatible with silver flower, dandelion, red peony root, frankincense, myrrh, etc.; used for cold Coagulate liver veins, hernia abdominal pain, can be compatible with cumin, evodia, toosendan, black medicine, etc.Regulating menstruation and relieving pain: It is used for irregular menstruation and abdominal pain caused by stagnation of liver qi. Gynecology").In addition, fried Radix Cyperi is powdered and taken with rice drink to treat metrorrhagia and bleeding; the powder is mixed with perilla decoction to cure restless fetal movement; it is taken internally with turmeric as a powder to treat traumatic injuries.

Modern commonly used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, mammary gland hyperplasia, infertility, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hepatitis, depression, etc.

【Usage and Dosage】Decoction: 6-9g; or as pills or powder.External application: appropriate amount, ground into powder and sprinkled; adjusted for applying; or made into cakes for hot ironing.

[Cautions for use] Contraindicated for those with qi deficiency without stagnation and blood heat due to yin deficiency.

[Modern Research] Contains volatile oil, the main components are cyperene, cyperol, etc.Still contain glucose, fructose, starch and triterpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids and so on.There are stability, analgesic effect.Cyperus oil has inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.The extract has inhibitory effect on certain fungi.The liquid extract has inhibitory effect on the isolated uterus of animals, whether they are pregnant or not.The volatile oil has a mild estrogenic effect on ovariectomized rats.Total alkaloids can significantly lower blood pressure.

See "Compendium of Materia Medica Supplements" for bananas.It is the fruit of Musa paradisiaca L.var.sapientum O.Ktze., a perennial herbaceous plant of Musaceae.Distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan, Taiwan, Sichuan and other places.

[synonym] banana, banana fruit.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet, cold.Return lung, spleen channel.

【Efficacy and application】clearing heat and moistening intestines: used for fever, polydipsia, constipation, bleeding hemorrhoids, stewed, taken with skin.Moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough: for dry cough, stewed with rock sugar.Heat-clearing and detoxifying: for sore throat, dysentery, single use, stewed with rock sugar.In addition, it can be fed directly, or smashed and mixed with rice soup to cook and feed, which can also treat diarrhea in infants and young children.

Modern commonly used in gastric and duodenal ulcers, skin ulcers and so on.

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: Appropriate amount, raw food or stewed cooked food.

[Cautions for use] Take it with caution for people with spleen and stomach deficiency.

[Modern Research] Contains starch, protein, fat, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E.Immature banana meat has preventive or therapeutic effect on phenylbutazone-induced gastric ulcer in guinea pigs; it has protective effect on rat gastric ulcer induced by forced immobility.It also has cholesterol-lowering and antibacterial effects.

For citron, see "Ben Cao Tu Jing".It is the ripe fruit of evergreen shrubs or small trees of Rutaceae Citrus medica L. or Citrus uilson ii Tanaka.It is mostly distributed in the provinces south of the Yangtze River.

[Synonym] Chen citron, citron peel, citron slices.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] bitter, pungent, sour, warm.Return liver, spleen, lung meridian.

【Efficacy and application】Soothing the liver and relieving depression: It is used for liver depression and qi stagnation, hypochondrium pain, and is often used with Bupleurum, turmeric, Cyperus cyperi, and Bergamot.Regulating qi and broadening the middle: It is used for abdominal distension, belching and acid regurgitation, qi regurgitation and vomiting caused by qi stagnation in the middle energizer.Drying dampness and resolving phlegm: It is used for cough, chest tightness, phlegm and asthma caused by phlegm retention in the lungs. It is often compatible with Pinellia, Asarum, Poria, Perilla, etc.

Modern commonly used in chronic viral hepatitis, gastritis, chronic bronchitis and so on.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 3-6g, or into pills or powder.

【Cautions】Use with caution in patients with yin deficiency and blood dryness, pregnant women and qi deficiency.

【Modern Research】Contains volatile oil, the main components are D-limonene, citral, phellandrene and limonene.It still contains hesperidin, citric acid, oxalic acid, tannin, vitamin C, etc.The volatile oil has a mild stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretion of digestive juice, eliminate intestinal gas, and has an expectorant effect.

See "Bielu of Famous Doctors" for fenugreek.It is the whole plant with flowers of Elsholtzia splendens Nakai ex F Maekawa, a perennial herb of Lamiaceae.It is mostly distributed in the north and south of my country, and is mainly produced in Jiangxi, Hebei, Henan and other places.

[Synonym] Xiangyue, Xianggu, Chenxiang, Xiangrong.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] pungent, slightly warm.Return lung, stomach warp.

【Efficacy and application】Relieve exterior heat, remove dampness and harmonize middle: used for drinking cold in summer, aversion to cold due to exogenous cold, internal injury caused by dampness, aversion to cold, fever, headache, no sweating, body pain, limb fatigue, chest pain and abdominal pain, For vomiting and diarrhea, it can be combined with white lentils and Magnolia officinalis, that is, Xiangru drink ("Taiping Huimin Heji Bureau Prescription").Promote water and reduce swelling: It is used for edema all over the body due to stagnation of water and dampness, difficulty in urinating, beriberi, alone, or in combination with Atractylodes Rhizoma Atractylodes Rhizoma Atractylodes Rhizoma Atractylodes Rhizome, i.e. Ruzhu Pills ("Seng Shen Ji Fang").

Modern commonly used in gastrointestinal cold, acute gastroenteritis, nephritis edema, beriberi edema and so on.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 3-9g; or powdered.

[Cautions for use] Contraindicated in patients with yin deficiency, heat and exterior deficiency.

[Modern Research] Contains volatile oil, the main components are fennelone, acetophenone, etc.It still contains sterols, phenolic substances, flavonoid glycosides, vitamin C, etc.The volatile oil has a diuretic effect; it has antitussive and expectorant effects on mice.The water decoction has inhibitory effect on virus ECHO11 strain.

See "Chinese Medicine Chronicle" for Xiangjiapi.The root bark of the shrub Periplocasepium Bge. is entangled with the fallen leaves of Ascariaceae.Mainly produced in Jilin, Liaoning, Shanxi, Henan, Hebei, Shandong and other places.

[Synonym] North Wujia skin, bar willow skin, smelly Wujia skin, Shan Wujia skin, Xiangwujia skin.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] pungent, bitter, slightly warm.poisonous.Return liver, kidney channel.

【Efficacy and application】Expelling wind and dampness: used for wind-cold-damp arthralgia, spasms of ankles and knees, pain in muscles and bones, and difficulty in flexion and extension.Strengthen muscles and bones: For liver and kidney deficiency, weak muscles and bones, flaccidity and weakness of feet, and delayed walking in children, it can be combined with papaya and achyranthes bidentata as the powder, and taken with warm water.Diuresis and swelling: It is used for edema, palpitations, shortness of breath, dysuria due to excessive water and dampness.

Modern commonly used in rheumatoid arthritis, cardiogenic edema, nephritis edema, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 4.5-9g; soak in wine; or human pills, powder.

[Cautions for use] Contraindicated in patients with blood heat and hyperactivity of liver yang.

[Modern Research] Contains Acanthopanax glycosides, etc.There are cardiac, diuretic and boosting effect.Anti-inflammatory effect on experimental swollen feet.

Yu Bai attached to see "Chinese Medicine Chronicle".It is the tuber of the perennial herbaceous plant Typhonium giganteum Engl. of Araceae.Mainly produced in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei and other places.

[Synonyms] Milk White Fu, Chicken Heart White Fu, White Fu Zi, Zhi Bai Fu.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] pungent, sweet, warm.poisonous.Return liver, spleen, stomach warp.

【Efficacy and application】Expelling wind and phlegm, calming convulsions and relieving pain: used for dizziness, headache, astringent speech, and hemiplegia caused by wind and phlegm obstructing collaterals. "Enlightenment"); used for tetanus, stiff neck, limb twitching, opisthotonus, trismus, often used together with Tiannanxing, Fangfeng, Angelica dahurica, Gastrodia elata, and Qianghuo, that is, Yuzhen San ("Yizong Jinjian") ; For migraine headache, often compatible with Angelica, Chuanxiong, Pinellia, Gastrodia elata, Vitex and so on.To detoxify and dissipate stagnation: for venomous snake bites, it can be mixed with shengnanxing as powder, mixed with water and wine, or powdered with realgar for external use; for scrofula, it can be pounded and applied to the affected area alone.

Modern commonly used in cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, facial paralysis, epilepsy, tetanus, lymph node tuberculosis, snake bites and so on.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 3-9g, or soaked in wine.External application: smashed for applying or powdered for applying.

【Caution】Not suitable for pregnant women.It is advisable to be cautious when taking raw products orally, and generally use them after processing.The whole herb is called unicorn lotus, and it can also be used as medicine. It can be used for external application when it is rotten, and it can cure poisonous snake bites, scrofula, bruises, etc.

[Modern Research] Contains β-sitosterol, inositol, mucus, calcium oxalate, sucrose, saponins and alkaloids.Animal experiments have proved that this product has a sedative effect, and this effect has been enhanced after processing.

See "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" for Yu Yuliang.It is the ore of the oxide mineral limonite Limonite.Produced in Henan, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Sichuan and other places.After excavation, remove the miscellaneous stones.

[Synonym] Taiyi Yuliang, Stone Nao, Yuai, Taiyi Yuyu Liang, Bai Yuliang, Yuliang Stone, Yuliang Stone, Calcined Yuyu Liang.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet, astringent, flat.Return spleen, stomach, large intestine channel.

【Efficacy and application】Astringent intestinal antidiarrheal: for chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery, often used with the same amount of Chishi Zhiyu Yuliang Decoction ("Treatise on Febrile Diseases"); if diarrhea due to deficiency and cold, it can be used with psoralen , Atractylodes and other compatibility.Tourniquet tourniquet: for uterine bleeding, bloody stool, and menorrhagia, it can be combined with heart soil, cuttlefish bone, keel, oyster, etc.; for excessive leucorrhea, it can be taken with dried ginger in equal parts and taken with warm wine.For those with blood in the stool, it can also be combined with Burnet charcoal, Sophora japonica charcoal, etc.

Modern commonly used in chronic enteritis, chronic bacillary dysentery, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, bleeding hemorrhoids and so on.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 9-15g; or into pills or powder.

【Caution】Not suitable for empirical evidence and pregnant women.

【Modern Research】This product mainly contains ferric oxide, phosphate and Al, Mg, K, etc.Animal experiments have shown that it can inhibit intestinal peristalsis.

See "Supplements to Materia Medica" for ghost needle grass.It is the whole plant of the 1-year-old herb Bidens bipinnata L. in Compositae.It is distributed in most parts of the country.

[Synonym] Granny Needle, Ghost Bone Needle, Cecum Grass, Bean Dregs, A Handful of Needles, Prickly Ghost, Stomach Clearing Grass, Sticky Grass, Little Ghost Needle, Yibao Needle, Jiatuoli Grass.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] bitter, slightly cold.Return lung, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, small intestine channel.

【Efficacy and application】clearing away heat and detoxifying: used for sore throat, intestinal abscess and abdominal pain caused by stagnation of toxic heat, decocted with water alone;Clearing away heat and dampness: used for abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by stagnant damp-heat, red and white diarrhea, jaundice and hypochondriac pain, edema and stranguria, dysuria, decocted in water alone.To treat diarrhea, it can be used together with plantain grass; to treat jaundice, it can be combined with Lianchao; to treat edema and dysuria, it can be eaten with boiled eggs alone.Promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, used for bruises, decocted with water and rice wine alone; for intestinal abscess, decocted with water alone, or taken with rock sugar and honey.Expelling wind and removing dampness: used for rheumatic arthralgia, and can be used equally with stinky phoenix tree.

Modern commonly used in upper respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis, viral icteric hepatitis, bacillary dysentery, acute gastroenteritis, chronic gastritis, cardia spasm, esophageal dilation, dyspepsia in children, acute nephritis, appendicitis, migraine, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction: 15-30g (30-60g for fresh products).External application: appropriate amount, smashed for applying, or decocted for fumigation.

【Caution】Not suitable for pregnant women.

[Modern Research] Contains alkaloids, tannins and saponins.It has obvious anti-inflammatory effect on formaldehyde and egg white arthritis in rats.Alcohol soaking solution has inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis in vitro.

Gui Jianyu see "Rihuazi Zhujia Materia Medica".It is a winged branch or wing-like appendage of Euonymusalatus (Thunb.) Sieb., a deciduous shrub in the Euonymus family.Produced in most parts of the country.

[Synonym] Wei Mao, Liu Yue Ling, Si Leng Feng, Si Mian Ji, Melaleuca, Jian Shuang Xiao.

[nature and flavor] bitter, pungent, cold.Return liver, spleen channel.

【Efficacy and application】Break blood and stimulate menstruation: used for amenorrhea due to blood stasis, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to postpartum blood stasis, often used with angelica, safflower, and motherwort, such as angelica powder ("Taiping Huimin Heji Bureau Prescription" ), Guijianyusan ("Taiping Shenghui Fang"); for bruises, it can be used with rhubarb, safflower, red peony, etc. Equivalent use; used for joint pain, can be compatible with Notopterygium, Duhuo, Achyranthes bidentata, etc.Detoxification and detumescence: for swelling and pain of sores, it can be used with dandelion, honeysuckle, diding, etc.; for snake bites, it can be used with lobelia, fleas, Xu Changqing, etc.Expelling wind and killing insects: used for rash poisoning and itching, can be used in the same way as Tribulus terrestris, Fructus Cnidii, Fructus Kochia.

In modern times, it is often used for irregular menstruation, bruises, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic dermatitis, urticaria, etc.

【Usage and Dosage】Decoction: 4.5-9g, or as pills or powder.External application: appropriate amount, decocted in water for fumigation and washing.

【Caution】Not suitable for pregnant women.

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