Single Herbs

Category	Wen Li Yao 溫里藥
Sub Category
Name	Wu Zhu Yu 吳茱萸 Evodia fruit
Grown	South China.
Source	The ripe fruit of Euodia rutaecarpa (Juss.) Benth. and its family.
Ingredients	Evodiamine, Rutaecarpine, Evocarpine, Rutaevin, Dehydroevodiamine, Goshuyuic acid
Pharma Effect	1) The ingredients evodiamine and rutaecarpine have an analgesic effect. They are also effective in elevating blood pressure, elevating body temperature slightly, and stimulating blood flow. 2) Has an inhibiting effect on small intestine peristalsis in r
Properties	Acrid, bitter, hot, slightly toxic
Channels	Liver, stomach, spleen
Function	Expels cold, alleviates pain, spreads liver qi and directs it downward, dries dampness.
Clinic Usage	For abdominal pain due to cold, hernia, headache, diarrhea due to cold deficiency, a gushing cold gas from foot to abdomen, and regurgitation. When applied to sole of foot, can direct fire downward.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs.
Dosage	1.5~5g. Use proper amount for external application.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.