| English
Name |
| Medicinal
Cyathula Root |
| Chinese
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| Origin |
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Medicinal
Cyathula Root is the dried root of Cyathula officinalis
Kuan (Fam. Amaranthaceae). |
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and Affinity |
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| Main
Active Ingredient |
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Storage |
| Preserve
in a cool and dry place, protected from moisture. |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Subcylindrical,
somewhat twisted, slightly tapering downward or less=branched,
30-60cm long, 0.5-3cm in diameter. Externally yellowish-brown,
with longitudinal wrinkles, rootlet scars and numerous transversely
protruding lenticels. Texture tenacious, uneasily broken,
fracture pale yellow or brownish-yellow, showing dotted vascular
bundles arranged in several concentric circles. Odour, slight;
taste sweet.
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ACTION |
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To eliminate
blood stasis and stimulate menstrual discharge, to allay arthralgia
and ease the joint, and to relieve urinary disturbance. |
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INDICATIONS |
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Amenorrhea
with mass formation in the lower abdomen; detention of the
afterbirth; arthralgia with contracture of the muscles and
limitation of the legs in motion; hematuria; traumatic injuries. |
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ADVICE |
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