ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Castorbean Root
Castorbean Root. Properties: Acrid; Neutral. Meridians: Heart; Liver
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Bi Ma Gen
δΈζε (Chinese)
θιΊ»ζ Ή
Latin Name
Ricinus Communis
English Name
Castorbean Root
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Acrid; Neutral
Meridians (ε½η»)
Heart; Liver
Part Used
Root
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To dispel wind and resolve tetany, quicken blood and disperse swelling.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Tetanus, epilepsy, wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls, swollen welling abscess and scrofula, prolapse of rectum, prolapse of uterus.
Toxicity
Slightly toxic
π External References
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