The source is from the root and stem of Patrinia Scabiosaefolia Fisch, family Valerianaceae. The medicinal material is mainly produced in the provinces of middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, collected in autumn, washed, dried in shade and cut into segments and the crude one is used.

Medicinal Properties:
Pungent and bitter in flavor, slightly cold in nature and attributive to the large intestine and liver meridians.

Actions:
Clear away heat and eliminate toxin, relieve abscess and promote pus drainage, remove blood stasis and alleviate pain.

 

Application
1. It is indicated for carbuncle due to heat, for both carbuncle over the body surface and abscess of internal organs, especially effective for periappendicular abscess. For periappendicular abscess with pus, it is usually combined with Yiyiren ( Semen Coicis) and Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata), such as Yiyi Fuzi Baijiang San (Powder). For the early stage of that, it is usually combined with Jinyinhua ( Flos Lonicerae ), Pugongying ( Herba Taraxaci), and Mudanpi (Cortex Moutan Radicis ), etc. so as to clear away heat and eliminate toxic materials to dissipate abscess. For pulmonary abscess, used together with Yuxingcao ( Herba Houttuyniae ), Lugen ( Rhizoma Phragmitis ), and Jiegeng ( Radix Platycodi ), etc. For carbuncle and skin infection, usually used together with Jinyinhua (Flos Lonicerae ) and Lianqiao ( Fructus Forsythiae), etc. which can be used externally or orally.
2. For postpartum abdominal pain and dysmenorrheal due to blood stasis, it can be decocted alone for oral use or used together with Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis ) and Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), etc.

Usage and Dosage:
6 -15 g is used in decoction for oral use. Just right amount is for external use.

Notes:
Contraindicated in a case with deficiency of the spleen and stomach manifested as poor appetite and diarrhea.v