Patrinia scabra Bunge (Muhuitou)

Distribution:
It is mainly produced in Shanxi, Henan, Hebei, Guangxi provinces of China.
It is distributed in Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Guangxi provinces. 
 
Properties (characteristics):
Bitter, slightly sour, slightly astringent, cool.

Channels (meridians) entered:
Heart, liver.
 
Medical functions:
Anti cancer
sedative effect
 
Actions & Indications:
For uterine erosion, early cervical cancer, vaginal discharge, Pelvic Inflammation, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, vaginal bleeding not during menses, malaria.
 
Chemical ingredients: 
β-caryophyllene 
β-caryophyllene 
α-humulene
decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-1,4-methanoazulene
3,7,11-trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene
ξ-cadino
β-selinene
α-gurjunene, β-gurjunene 
n-hexadecane
isovaleric acid 
sesquiterpene 
sesquiterpenoid  
sesquiterpene alcohol
aldehyde 
ketone 
alcohol 
monoterpene 
etc....
 
Dosage:
Oral: in decoction 9 to 15 g.
External application: appropriate amount. Smash and apply.