Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Jie Du 清熱解毒
Name	Zao Xiu 蚤休 Rhizome of Yunnan Manyleaf Paris
Grown	South and central China.
Source	Dried root and stem of Paris polyphylla Smith.
Ingredients	Various alkaloid.
Pharma Effect	Has anti-microbial, anti-viral properties and an inhibiting effect on smooth muscle.
Properties	Bitter, slightly cold, slightly toxic
Channels	Liver
Function	Clears heat, relieves toxicity, reduces swelling, alleviates pain, extinguishes wind and calms convulsions.
Clinic Usage	For ulcers, wounds, toxic swellings, venom of snake bites, impaired consciousness and convulsions due to warm-febrile disease and bleeding due to traumatic injuries.
Cautions
Dosage	5~10g. In decoctions or pills.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.