蓖麻子
- ENG
- Castor Seed
- LATIN
- Ricini Semen
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and detoxicating medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried ripe seed of Ricinus commiunis L. (Fam. Euphorbiaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, pungent; neutral; toxic |
| Meridian Affinity | Large intestine, Lung |
| Actions | To induce subsidence of swelling, remove toxin, and cause purgation |
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Part used
Seed
Indications
Carbuncles, boils and other pyogenic infections of the skin, sore throat, scrofula; constipation
Cautions
For external use, appropriate quantity is pounded into paste and applied topically; also used in pills for oral administration
Report on adverse effect
Can cause anaphylactic shock when used externally [1]
Reference
王心愉、王燕華、王忍 (2000)。<中藥致過敏性休克95例分析>。中國藥事，3。
