Contents 1 Pinyin 2 English reference 3 "Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine" · Solanum nigrum root 3.1 Source 3.2 Nature and taste 3.3 Function and indication 3.4 Chemical composition 4 "Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine" · Solanum nigrum root 4.1 Source 4.2 Pinyin name 4.3 Source 4.4 Nature and Taste 4.5 Function and Indications 4.6 Usage and Dosage of Solanum Solanum Root 4.7 Notes 4.8 Appendix 4.9 Excerpt 5 References: 1 Prescriptions using the traditional Chinese medicine Solanum Solanum Root 2 Solanum Solanum Root in ancient books 1 Pinyin
lóng kuí gēn 2 English reference
black nightshade root [Xiangya Medical Professional Dictionary] 3 "Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine"·Solanum nigrum root
Solanum nigrum root is the name of a Chinese medicine, from "Compendium of Materia Medica" "Illustrations"[1]. 3.1 Source
Solanum nigrum L. The root[1].
3.2 Nature and flavor
Bitter, slightly sweet, cold [1]. 3.3 Functional treatment
Clear away heat and dampness, reduce swelling and disperse blood [1].
1. Treat dysentery, stranguria, and leucorrhea [1]. Decoct and take: 9~15g[1].
2. Pound and apply to treat carbuncle, swollen poison, bruises and bruises [1]. 3.4 Chemical composition
This product contains a small amount of Australian eggplant [1]. 4 "*Dictionary" · Solanum nigrum root 4.1 Source
"Bencao Illustration" 4.2 Pinyin name
Lónɡ Kuí Gēn 4.3 Source
Solanaceae plant Solanum nigrum The roots are harvested in summer and autumn. 4.4 Nature and flavor
"Compendium": "Bitter and slightly sweet, cold, non-toxic." 4.5 Functions and Indications
Treat dysentery, stranguria, leucorrhea, bruises, and carbuncle. .
① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "The decoction of nightshade root, Akebia and coriander is taken to facilitate urination."
② "Compendium": "Cure carbuncle, swollen and poisonous , injuries caused by falls, reducing swelling and dispersing blood. " 4.6 Usage and dosage of nightshade root
Oral administration: decoction, 3 to 5 qian (0.8 to 1 tael for fresh). External use: Pound and apply or grind into powder for application. 4.7 Note
"Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine": "It should not be used by those with deficiency of cold without excess heat." 4.8 Attached Prescriptions
① Treat dysentery, leucorrhea in women, and turbid stranguria in men: fresh Solanum root costs 8 qian to 1 liang (dried 5 to 8 qian), boil it in half a small bowl with water, take it before meals, twice a day. ("Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine")
②Treatment of orchitis: two pieces each of fresh roots of nightshade and lantern grass, and two green-skinned duck eggs. Add water and cook together, then eat the eggs with soup. ("Quanzhou Materia Medica")
③Treatment of toothache: gargle with Solanum nigrum root decoction. ("Quanzhou Materia Medica")
④ To treat carbuncle on the back: one tael of nightshade root and one fen of musk (grind). First, pound the roots of nightshade and grind them into powder, add musk and grind it evenly, then apply it on the sores.
("Ben Cao Illustration") 4.9 Excerpt