Trichosanthes Root; Snake-gourd Root
Title
Trichosanthes Root; Snake-gourd Root
Description
[tian hua fen] Dadix Trichosanthis The dried root of Mongolian Snakegourd Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. or Japanese Snakegourd Trichosanthes japonica Regel (family Cucurbitaceae). It is used for relieving thirst (such as in diabetes mellitus) and inflammatory swellings. An injection prepared from it is used for artificial abortion.
Identifier
1997.043.053