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Divaricate Strophanthus Seed
Divaricate Strophanthus Seed. Properties: Bitter; Cold. Meridians: Heart; Liver
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Yang Jiao Niu Zi
δΈζε (Chinese)
ηΎθ§ζε
Latin Name
Semen Strophanthi Divaricati
English Name
Divaricate Strophanthus Seed
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Bitter; Cold
Meridians (ε½η»)
Heart; Liver
Part Used
Seed
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To quicken blood and disperse swelling, strengthen heart, kill worms and relieve itch.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Wind-damp, scab and lichen, knocks and falls, swelling of sores, cardiac failure, rheumatic arthritis.
Toxicity
Extremely toxic
π External References
HERB DB
TCMID
3016