Name
Zhu Sha Gen (Radix Ardisiae Crenatae)
Property
Slightly bitter, pungent, neutral; lung and liver meridian entered.
Actions
Remove toxicity and resolve swelling, activate blood to alleviate pain, dispel wind and eliminate dampness.
Indications
Sore throat, traumatic injury, Rheumatic Arthritis.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.