Scientific name:
Sinapis alba L.
Family:
Cruciferae
Parts used:
Seed
Actions:
Emetic and expectorant
Inhibits the growth of Trichophyton violaceum and Trichophyton schoenleini in vitro
TCM effects:
Alleviates pain
Disperses lumps
Dredges the channels/meridians
Eliminates phlegm
For cold-phlegm and phlegm-retention syndromes
Promotes Qi (energy) circulation
Warms the lung
Uses:
Deep-rooted carbuncles
Dyspnea
Fullness and pain in the chest
Goiter
Metastatic abscesses
Numbness and pain of the extremities
Productive cough
Thin expectoration
Dosages:
Decoction 3-9 g
Contraindication:
Hydrolyzates of sinalbin may irritate the skin and cause flushing, congestion, and pain
Overdosage may cause gastritis
