Asiatic Moonseed Root
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Heat Clearing Herbs to Clear Heat and Toxics
Asiatic Moonseed Root
Latin:
Radix Menispermi Daurici.
Origin:
The rhizome of Menispermum dahuricum DC., a perennial vine, of the Menispermaceae family. Native to Siberia and north China. As an herb, it is customarily grown in the north of China.
A deciduous climber growing to 3.6 m at a fast rate, it is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It succeeds in any moderate fertile soil that does not dry out excessively in summer.
Properties:
Bitter in flavor, cold in nature, it is related to the lung channel.
Functions:
The functions of this herb are similar to those of subprostrate sophora root (Radix Sophorae Prostratae), ie, clears away heat to expel toxic substances, soothes the throat and subdues swelling.
The root is antirheumatic and is also used in the treatment of cancer.
The whole plant is used to alleviate skin allergies and is also used in the treatment of cancer.
Applications:
In addition to clearing toxins from the throat to relieve soreness, it has been found in recent years that it also has antihypertensive, antitussive, expectorant and anticancer effects.
Dosage and Administration:
3-10 g.
Decoct the ingredients for drinking.
Cautions on Use:
Reference Materials:
Toxic or Side Effects:
The whole plant is poisonous.
Modern Researches:
It mainly contains dauricine., 百拇医药