Stemona root or Radix Stemonae,Stemona sessilifolia Miq. applications and characters.
Contents
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- Botanical Info of Stemona root.
- Plant Descriptions:Stemona sessilifolia and Its relatives.
- Collection,Identification and Preparations of Stemona Root.
- Constituents and Phytochemicals:Stemona Roots.
- Stemona Roots Pharmacological Effects.
- Archeology and Variety Identifications:Stemona Roots.
- Stemona Roots Administrations and Suggestions.
- Clinical Applications:Stemona Roots.
- Research Update:Stemona root.
Applications and Properties:
Applications:
Whooping cough treatment.
Pulmonary tuberculosis treatment.
Chronic bronchitis.
Pinworm disease.
Trichomonal vaginitis.
Psoriasis and chistosomiasis.
Antibacterial effect.
Insecticidal role.
Antitussive effect.
Influenza virus.
Properties:
Stremona root commercial grade classified as Zhi Li Bai Bu(root of Stemona sessilifolia(Miq.)Franch.et Sav.),Wan Sheng Bai Bu (root of Stemona japonica Bl. Miq.),Dui Ye Bai Bu (root of Stemona tuberosa Lour.),all these 3 kinds has smaller size and bigger size grade available.Fujian, Guizhou, Henan, Guangxi origins bigger,Shandong, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Anhui, Zhejiang origins smaller.
Collection:Collecting in 2 to 3 years after transplanting. Dig out in spring and autumn,remove fine root, soil, in boiling water briefly till core becoming white, dried or drying in the sun. Cut into thick pieces or use freshly.
Safety and Toxicity:
Stemona root alkaloids over dosage to reduce excessive excitatory respiratory center, resulting in paralysis of respiratory center.
Reference:
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♣ last edit date:27th,Oct.2010.
