Indications

Infection
• infections associated with lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly
- mononucleosis
- viral hepatitis
- typhoid
- tuberculosis
- malaria
• cancer
• splenomegaly associated with disorders of the blood
- lymphoma
- leukemia
- spherocytosis
- thalassemia

Respiratory
• fever
• respiratory conditions associated with congestion and mucous
- colds
- influenza
- bronchitis
- pneumonia

Gastrointestinal
• diarrhea, associated with hepatomegaly and splenomegaly
- infectious diarrhea
- dysentery

Actions

• Splenic
• Lymphatic
• Astringent
• Antihemorrhagic
• Expectorant
• Antispasmodic
• Haemostatic
• Bitter

Constituents

Not Well Elucidated:
• Triterpenenoid (E.g. Ceanothic Acid)
• Flavonoids
• Alkaloids (Unspecified)
• Tannins

Posology

• Decoction (dry root): 1 tbsp tid or qid
• Tincture: 1-3 ml tid

Safety

Generally considered safe when used as indicated. Stimulates stomach and liver.

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