玄參
- ENG
- Figwort Root
- LATIN
- Scrophulariae Radix
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and blood-cooling medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl. (Fam. Scrophulariaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bitter, salty; slightly cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Kidney, Stomach |
| Actions | Tocool the blood, nourish yin, quench fire, and counteract toxin |
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Febrile diseases with impairment of yin manifested by deep red tongue and dire thirst, or with eruptions; constipation due to impairment of body fluids; phthisis with cough; conjunctivitis, sore throat, scrofula, diphtheria, boils and sores
Research Findings
- Shaogen Decoction (consisted of Radix Scrophulariae) acted, in coordinating with chemo-radiotherapy, to reduce the incidence, retard the happening and shorten the retaining time of 2nd or over 2nd grade ARE, and reduce the proportion of patients needing antibiotics and hormone treatment as well. [1]
Cautions
Incompatible with Rhizoma et Radix Veratri
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Zhang J, Zhang L, Wang J. (2010). Clinical observation on effect of shaogen decoction for the prevention and treatment of acute radiation esophagitis. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 30(12):1272-4.
