萊菔子
- ENG
- Radish Seed
- LATIN
- Raphani Semen
| Medicinal Group | Digestant medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried ripe seed of Raphanus sativus L. (Fam. Cruciferae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, sweet; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Spleen, Lung, Stomach |
| Actions | To promote digestion and relieve abdominal distension, and relieve cough and resolve phlegm |
Family
Cruciferae
Part used
Seed
Indications
Retention of undigested food with epigastric and abdominal distension and pain, and constipation; diarrhea due to stagnation of undigested food; cough and dyspnea with copious expectoration
Research Findings
- Luohuo Capsule (consisted of Radish seed) is safe in treating hypertension grade I and II with no adverse reaction.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Yu XD, Zhou WQ, Cui L. ( 2003). Hypotensive action of luohuo capsule and its effect on plasma adrenal medullin and tissue factor pathway inhibitor. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 23(9):668-72.
