Alias Jiuniuzao, Jiuniuqi, Fantianyin and Liuzhou Qi.
It comes from Euphorbia hyloma hand.-mazz. of Euphorbia of Euphorbiaceae, and is used as medicine by roots. Mining and drying in autumn.
Sweet, slightly bitter and cool. Toxic.
Indications: purgation, expelling water, removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding. Used for constipation and ascites due to liver cirrhosis; External use for treating traumatic injury and traumatic bleeding.
Usage and dosage: 0.5 ~ 2 RMB, decocted in water; Apply appropriate amount externally, mash and apply to the affected area.
Pay attention to pregnant women and people with physical weakness.
Excerpt from "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine"