Single Herbs

Category	Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥
Sub Category
Name	Qian Cao 茜草 Madder root
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The dried rhizome and root of Rubia cordifolia L.
Ingredients	Alizarin, Purpurin, Purpuroxanthin, Asperuloside, Mollugin, 2-Methy1-1, 3, 6-trih ydroxt-9,10-anthraquinone-3-O-?- rhamnosy1-?-glucoside, Cyclic hexapeptides
Pharma Effect	1) The herb extract has the effect of reducing fever, alleviating coughing, transforming phlegm and stimulating peristalsis of intestines. 2) Ingredient chikusetsusaponin has the effect of lowering glucose. 3) 70% of ethanol herb extract has an inhibitory
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Liver
Function	Promotes the blood flow, stops bleeding, dispels stasis and generates tissue.
Clinic Usage	For blood expectoration and discharge, arthritis, traumatic injuries, blood stasis and painful swellings.
Cautions
Dosage	6~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place.