Introduction to Shixiangzhi

Contents 1 Pinyin 2 English reference 3 Overview 4 Alias ??of Lithospermum 5 Source and place of production 6 Nature and taste 7 Functions and indications 8 Chemical composition 9 Pharmacological effects of Lithospermum 10 References attached: 1 Chinese medicine Lithospermum used Prescriptions 2 Chinese patent medicines using the traditional Chinese medicine Shixiangzi 3 Shixiangzi in ancient books 1 Pinyin

shí xiāng rú 2 English reference

HERBA MOSLAE

Mosla chinensis

Chinese mosla [Xiangya Medical Professional Dictionary]

Mosla chinensis Maxim. [Xiangya Medical Professional Dictionary]

3 Overview

Shixiangzhi is a traditional Chinese medicine name, which comes from "Four Tones of Materia Medica" [1]. 4 Alias ??of Lithospermum

Lithospermum chinensis and Lithospermum spp.[1]. 5 Source and production area

The whole plant of Mosla chinensis Maxim., a plant of the Labiatae family [1]. Distributed in East China, Central South China and Guizhou [1]. 6 Nature and flavor

Pungent, slightly warm[1]. 7 Functions and Indications

Dispelling summer heat, relieving external symptoms, promoting qi, and reducing dampness [1].

1. Treat summer cold, heat stroke, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and early stage of summer fever in children [1]. Decoct and take: 9~15g[1].

2. To treat bruises, bruises and pain, boils, snake and insect bites, pound and apply; eczema and prickly heat, decoct and wash with water [1]. 8 Chemical composition

This product contains volatile oil, including carpetol, carpetol acetate, thymol, p-cymenol, borneol, etc. [1].

9 Pharmacological effects