The efficacy and function of Tiegu San

The Chinese medicine Tiekusan is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people understand the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Tiegu San, so let’s talk about it below.

[Other names] Fragrant blood vine, five-spice blood vine, yellow dragon vine, snake venom, fragrant euphorbia, scale root, small blood vine, wild five-flavor

[Source] Schisandra propinqua （Wall.）Hook. f. et Thoms. var. sinensis Oliv. and S. propinqua （Wall.）Hook. f. et Thoms var intermedia AC Smith, both of which belong to the genus Schisandra in the Magnoliaceae family, are used as medicine with their roots and leaves . Dig up the roots in autumn, wash and dry them; pick the leaves in summer and use them fresh or dry them and grind them into powder.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and promote blood circulation, detoxify and reduce swelling, and relieve pain. Roots: rheumatism and numbness, traumatic injuries, stomachache, irregular menstruation, thromboembolic ophioembolism; Leaves: used externally to treat boils, snake bites, and traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-6 qian, decocted in water or soaked in wine; for external use, appropriate amount, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area, or grind the dry leaves into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

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