Distribution:
Mainly being produced in Hebei, Henan, Liaoning, Hubei, Jiangxi, Zhejiang provinces of China.
Properties (characteristics):
Bitter, cold.
Channels (meridians) entered:
Heart, small intestine, bladder.
Actions & Indications:
Gonorrhea, Edema, urinary tract inflammation, difficulty in urination, Irregular Menstruation, Amenorrhea, dystocia, Carbuncle
Chemical ingredients:
phycion
emodin
methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
methyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) propionate
β-sito-sterol-3-O-glucoside
emodin-8-O-glucoside
isoorientin
dianthus saponin A~D
Dosage:
6 to 12 g. Large dosage can be up to 24 g.
Cautions:
Not to use in case ofpixu (spleen deficient) orshenxu (kidney deficient) or during pregnancy. In early stages of pregnancy it can induce an abortion.