Scientific name:
Arisaema erubescens (Wall.) Schott, A. heterophyllum Bl, and Pinellia pedatisecta Schott
Family:
Araceae
Parts used:
Rhizome
Actions:
Aqueous infusion or alcohol extract: anticonvulsive effect in mice
Decoction: eliminates phlegm in mice
TCM effects:
Calms the liver-wind
Deprives dampness and eliminates phlegm
Eliminates toxic material
Expels wind-phlegm and relieves spasm
Uses:
Apoplexy
Carbuncles
Chronic phlegm-syndrome with productive cough and chest upset
Distortion of the face
Dizziness
Epilepsy
Hemiplegia
Numbness of extremities
Productive [...]
Scientific name:
Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim.
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Bacteriostatic
Damages the chorionic syncytial trophoblast
Interrupts pregnancy
Trichosanthin (active component): effective on placental trophocytic tumor
TCM effects:
Clears away lung-heat
Clears away toxic materials
Clears heat
Promotes the production of fluid
Uses:
Abscess
Carbuncles
Cough
Diabetes
Febrile diseases
Induction of labor in the second trimester of pregnancy
Skin infections
Thirst
Trophocytic tumor
Dosages:
Decoction 9-15g
10mg of trichosanthin added in physiological saline 500m IV for [...]
Scientific name:
Hyoscyamus niger L.
Family:
Solanaceae
Parts used:
Seed
Actions:
Antisudorific, saliva antisecretory, and mydriatic
Excites the respiratory center
Increases heart rate
Relaxes the smooth muscles
TCM effects:
Anesthetize, alleviates pain
Expels wind
Relieves cough and asthma
Uses:
Bronchial asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Epilepsy
Schizophrenia
Dosages:
Decoction 0.6-1.2g of seeds 1-2g of roots and leaves, divided into 2-3 doses daily
