Medicinal Plants : Scrophulariae ningpoensis

Name

Biological Name

Scrophulariae ningpoensis
Scrophulariaceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Root

Remedies For

Anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antibacterial, antifungal, vasodilator.

Nourishes the yin, relieves irritability and constipation. Chinese figwort is used when there are warm febrile diseases possibly associated with bleeding. It is especially helpful for swollen, inflamed lymph glands and severe sore throat. It is also useful for the treatment of cancers and tumors.

Description

No information.

Dosage

9-30 grams.

Safety

Scrophularia should not be used by those with spleen or stomach weakness or dampness, especially when there is diarrhea.

CAUTION: Scrophularia should not be used with Radix veratri.