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Yi Pin Hong (Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae)

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Yi Pin Hong: cool blood, regulate the menstruation, dissipate stasis and relieve swelling.

Yi Pin Hong (Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae)
Yi Pin Hong (Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae) — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

叶象花

Name

Yi Pin Hong (Herba Euphorbiae Pulcherrimae)

Sources

The drug is the dried or fresh whole herb of Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. (Family Euphorbiaceae), growing originally in Maxico and reed-America, and cultivated all over China.

Constituents

Whole herb contains phytosterol, amyrin acetate, cycloartenol, stigmasterol, germanicol acetate, etc.

The Effect of Yi Pin Hong

Actions

Cool blood, regulate the menstruation, dissipate stasis and relieve swelling.

Indications

Menorrhagia, traumatic injury, fracture and traumatic bleeding.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with the fresh.

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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