Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Hua Tan 化痰
Name	Tian Nan Xing 天南星 Jack-in-the-pulpit rhizome
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Arisaema consanguineum Schott.
Ingredients	?,?-Montanyl glycerol, Kuwanon A,B,C,J,Q,R,V, Mulberrofuran E, Moracenin A,B,C4, Sangenone A
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Lung, liver, spleen
Function	Moistens the dryness, dispels phlegm, expels wind, relieves convulsion, dissipates clumps and reduces swellings.
Clinic Usage	For dizziness due to wind-stroke, hemiplegia, lockjaw, hemiplegia of face, childhood convulsions, throat inflammation, carbuncles, toxic swellings, and scrofula.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy or in cases of yin deficiency with dry-heat signs.
Dosage	Generally use after processing, 3~9g per dosage. For external use, mix vinegar or wine with powdered fresh herb, then apply proper amount to wounds.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid mold and infestation by worms.