Single Herbs

Category	Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥
Sub Category
Name	Di Yu 地榆 Burnet-bloodwort root
Grown	North and west China.
Source	The dried rhizome of Sanguisorba officinalis L.
Ingredients	Pomolic acid, Ziyuglycoside, leucoanthocyanines, Eugeniin, Gallocatechin, Procyandin, 4, 6-di-O-Galloyl-?-D-hamameloturane
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, sour, astringent, slightly cold
Channels	Liver, large intestine
Function	Cools blood and stops bleeding.
Clinic Usage	For dysenteric disorder, heavy blood discharge, bleeding hemorrhoids, eczema, knife wounds and burns.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of deficiency with cold.
Dosage	9~15g. To use externally, apply proper amount of powder to wounds.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.