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马醉木

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Name Ma Zui Mu (Japanese andromeda) Sources The drug is the dried root or leaf of Pieris PoZita W. W. Smith et J. E. Jeff.

马醉木
马醉木 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

马醉木

Name

Ma Zui Mu (Japanese andromeda)

Sources

The drug is the dried root or leaf of Pieris PoZita W. W. Smith et J. E. Jeff. (Family Ericaceae), Growing in or near forests, in scrubs along ravines, and distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Fujian of China.

Constituents

Stem contains asebotoxin, etc. Leaf contains asebotoxin, asebotin, aseboquercitrin, taraxerol acebopurpurin. Flowers contain t3-amyrin, oleanelin acid, usolis acid, β-sitosterol, etc.

The Effect of 马醉木

Actions

Leaf is used as antipyretic, anti-diarrheal and parasiticide, externally for the treatment of scabies.

Dosage and Administrations

Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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