Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Luo Fu Mu (Devilpepper Root)
Devilpepper Root
萝芙木
Name
Luo Fu Mu (Devilpepper Root)
The Effect of Radix Rauvolfiae
Property
Bitter, slightly pungent, cool.
Actions
Clear heat, reduce blood pressure, induce tranquilization.
Indications
Hypertension, sore throat, dizziness, insomnia, stomachache, common cold with fever.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of qi and blood deficiency and stomach illness.
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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