Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Jun Xia Zhu Shui 峻下逐水
Name	Da Ji 大戟 Peking spurge root, euphorbia
Grown	South and east China.
Source	The dried root of Knoxia valerianoides Thorel ex Pitard or Euphorbia pekinensis Rurp.
Ingredients	Ursolic acde, ?-Sitosterol
Pharma Effect	1) The liquid or ether extract does not have diuretic effect. 2) The herb preparation has a dilation effect on the capillary ending and elevates the contraction of uterus. 3) Constrains hypertension caused by epinephrine.
Properties	Sweet, bitter, cold
Channels	Heart, liver
Function	Drains dampness from heart and liver, dispels congested fluids and phlegm, reduces swellings and dissipates nodules.
Clinic Usage	For edema, clogging phlegm, nodules and toxic swellings.
Cautions
Dosage	9~15g. Use proper dosage externally. Smash the herb and apply to wounds.
Storage	Store in a dry place.