Single Herbs

Category	Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥
Sub Category
Name	Zhu Ma Gen 苧麻根 Rhizome of ramie
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The rhizome of Boehmeria nivea (L.).
Ingredients	Alkaloid
Pharma Effect	Stops bleeding.
Properties	Sweet, cold.
Channels	Heart, liver.
Function	Cools blood, stops bleeding, clears heat, calms fetus, promotes urination and relieves toxicity.
Clinic Usage	For coughing with blood, blood expectoration, nosebleeds, urine bleeding, heavy blood discharge, restless fetus due to heat, bleeding during pregnancy, continual, slight precipitation of blood and prolonged urination.
Cautions
Dosage	10~30g. May be applied externally with proper dosage.
Storage	Store in a dry place.