Distribution:
Mainly produced in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hunan, Sichuan.
Properties characteristics):
Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels meridians) entered:
Liver , spleen, kidney
Medical functions:
The ingredient α-onocerin of Lycopodium clavatum has the effect of inhibiting acetylcholinesterase and can be an herb for treating dementia cause by spleen deficient
Anti-inflammatory effect
hypotensive effect
Inhibiting Candida Albicans secreted aspartic proteases
Actions & Indications:
Rheumatism, Degenerative Arthritis, numbness in the skin, Edema, Tuberculous Lymphadenitis, physical injuries.
Chemical ingredients:
Lycopodine
Clavatine
Clavolonine
Fawcettiine
Lycodoline
Lucidoline
Phlegmariurine
Obscurine
Clavatoxine
Nicotine
acid substances ( 0.08% of dry herbs):
VaniIlic acid
Ferulic acid
Azelaic acid
α-onocerin
Clavatol
Lycoclavanol
Lycoclavanin
etc....
Cautions:
Not to use during pregnancies or during excessive bleeding.