馬錢子
- ENG
- Nux Vomica
- LATIN
- Strychni Semen
| Medicinal Group | Blood-activating trauma-curing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried ripe seed of Strychnos nux-vomica L. (Fam. Loganiacea) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter; warm; strongly toxic |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Spleen |
| Actions | To free the collateral vessels, relieve pain, and promote the subsidence of swelling |
Family
Loganiacea
Part used
Seed
Indications
Protracted arthritis, rheumatoid arthralgia; numbness and paralysis; sequela of poliomyelitis; traumatic injury; boils and sores
Cautions
Do not use without processing. Not to use for long periods. Contraindicated in pregnancy
Report on adverse effect
Paralysis, mouth askew, less fluent in the language [1]
Reference
況時祥 (2008)。<馬錢子不良反應4例>。江西中醫藥，5。
