Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Cha Shu Gen (Tea Tree Root)
Name
Cha Shu Gen (Tea Tree Root)
The Effect of 茶树根
Property
Bitter, neutral; liver, lung and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Relieve sore throat, arrest diarrhea, treat jaundice and induce tranquilization.
Indications
Sore throat, jaundice, diarrhea, aphtha, palpitation,irregular pulse.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, large dosage can be 60 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying with vinegar or decocted for washing.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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