Introduction to Yuanshen

Contents 1 Pinyin 2 English reference 3 Overview 4 Alias ??of Radix ginseng 5 Source and origin 6 Meridian distribution of nature and flavor 7 Functions and indications 8 Usage and dosage of Radix ginseng 9 Usage precautions 10 Chemical composition 11 Pharmacological effects of Radix ginseng 12 References attached: 1 Yuanshen in ancient books 1 Pinyin

yuán shēn 2 English reference

kakuda figwort root [Xiangya Medical Professional Dictionary] 3 Overview

Scrophulariaceae is a traditional Chinese medicine name, which comes from "Bencao Tongxuan", which is the alias of Scrophulariaceae recorded in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" [1]. 4 Alias ??of ginseng

Chongtai, black ginseng, ginseng[2]

5 Source and origin

Scrophulariaceae plant Scrophularianingpoensis Hemsl . or the root of S. buergerianaMiq. The former is mainly produced in Zhejiang, Sichuan and Hubei; the latter is produced in Northeast and North China. [2] 6 Meridian distribution of nature and flavor

Bitter, salty, slightly cold. Enters the lung and kidney meridian. [2] 7 Functions and Indications

Nourishes yin and reduces fire, cools blood and detoxifies [2].

1. Treat febrile diseases that damage body fluids, polydipsia, freckles, intestinal dryness and constipation, yin deficiency, bone steaming and labor fever, restless sleep at night, spontaneous sweating and night sweats, vomiting blood, and epistaxis [2].

2. Sore throat, red eyes, swollen carbuncles, and scrofula [2]. 8 Usage and dosage of Yuanshen

Decoction: 9~15g[2]. 9 Precautions for use

Veratrum veratrum[2]. 10 Chemical composition

Zhejiang Scrophulariaceae root contains scrophularin, sterols, amino acids, fatty oils, trace volatile oils, etc.[2]. The root of Scrophulariaceae contains Harpagoside, methoxyscophyllumside, p-methoxycinnamic acid and paeoniflorin [2].

11 Pharmacological effects