Distribution:
Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan provinces of China.
Properties:
Bitter, neutral
Channels (meridians) entered:
Heart, lung.
Actions & Indications:
For expelling watery phlegm, rid of parasitic worms and fungal infection of skin, stop itchiness. For treating: Stroke (Apoplexy), scabies, Acna, Eczema. Usually for external use. Smash and apply. If taken orally, be aware it is very toxic and must be used with care.
Chemical ingredients:
1-Abrine
Abraline
Hypaphorine
Methyl ester of N, N-dimethyltrypto-phan methocation N
Precatorine
Choline
Trigonelline
Abrin
Squalene
β-Amyrin β-
Cycloartenol
Stigmasterol
β-Stigmasterol β-
Campesterol
5β-Cholanic acid 5β-
Abrussic acid
Flavonoids
Iron, lead, calcium, silicon, magnesium, sulfates, phosphates
Daily Dosage:
Mainly being used externally.