Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Zhi Ke Ping Chuan 止咳平喘
Name	Bai Bu 百部 Stemona root
Grown	North, south and central China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.) Miq and its family.
Ingredients	Sessilistemonine, Hordonine, Tuberostemonine, Protostemonine, Stemonine, Stemonidine, Isostemonidine, Stemonamine, Isostemonamine, Stenine
Pharma Effect	1) Anti-microbial effect: the decoction and alcohol solution have inhibiting effect on various germs. 2) Exterminating effect: the herb solution can exterminate larvae of mosquitoes, flies, lice and fleas. High-density solution can kill parasites of mice.
Properties	Sweet, bitter, slightly warm
Channels	Lung
Function	Moistens lung, alleviates coughing, eradicates parasites and exterminates fleas.
Clinic Usage	For coughing due to wind cold, whooping cough, tuberculosis, senile coughing and wheezing, roundworms, parasites, scabies and eczema.
Cautions
Dosage	3~9g. Use proper amount externally. Prepare in decoctions or liquor solution.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid dampness.