Name
Hua Shan Shen (Radix Physochlainae)
Property
Sweet, slightly bitter, astringent, hot, toxic; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel phlegm, induce tranquilization, stop cough and relieve asthma.
Indications
Palpitation, night sweat, Insomnia, and easy to wake up, spontaneous perspiration, cough, Asthma.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 0.3~0.9 g.
Cations
It is toxic, so it cann’t be taken overdosage. It is contraindicated to pregnant women, glaucoma and severely prostatic hypertrophy.