Drug characteristics: thick roots, single or multiple clusters, occasional branches, brown surface and yellow section; It tastes bitter. The stems are stout. Basal leaves are large, with long stalks, lanceolate to oblong, more than 20cm long and 1.5-4cm wide, and the base is mostly wedge-shaped; Stem and leaf stalks are short, leaves are small, the apex is sharp, the base is round, truncated or wedge-shaped, the edges are wavy and wrinkled, and the stipules are tubular and membranous. Panicle with small yellow or light green flowers. Slight breath, bitter taste.
Source: Medicinal material source: the root or whole grass of Rumex spinosa of Polygonaceae.
Harvest and storage: it can be harvested all year round, but it can be fresh and dry.
Chemical composition: the whole plant of Rumex spinosa contains chrysophanol, 7- hydroxy-2,3-dimethylchromone, kaempferol and quercetin.
Pharmacological action: the ethanol extract of the whole plant has the effect of inhibiting the growth of Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Microsporum. The dissolved part of hexane and butanol has strong antifungal effect.
Usage and dosage: Take orally, decoct soup, 10- 15g, and double the fresh product; External use, proper amount, tamping; Or decoct with water.
Excerpt: Chinese materia medica
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