[Introduction to Fen Tuan Flower Root]
Fen Tuan Flower Root is the root of the plants Conical Hydrangea or Big Hydrangea, which belong to the family Saxifragaceae. It is used to treat symptoms such as malaria and sore throat.
Medicinal Name: Fen Tuan Flower Root
Pinyin: Fěn Tuán Huā Gēn
Also known as: Tu Chang Shan ("Pharmacopoeia of Tiantai Mountain in Zhejiang")
Family: Saxifragaceae
Order: Saxifragales
Class: Magnoliopsida
Source: "Addendum to the Taxonomy"
Origin: Fen Tuan Flower Root is the root of the plants Conical Hydrangea or Big Hydrangea, which belong to the family Saxifragaceae.
[Benefits and Effects of Fen Tuan Flower Root]
Fen Tuan Flower Root is mainly used to treat malaria and sore throat.
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[Compound of Fen Tuan Flower Root]
① Treatment of malaria: Take five to six qian (Chinese weight unit) of Conical Hydrangea flower root or leaves. Grind them finely and mix with one to three chicken eggs. Fry into a lightly flavored egg pancake. Consume it all at once one hour before it cools down. ("Pharmacopoeia of Tiantai Mountain in Zhejiang")
② Treatment of sore throat: Grind Fen Tuan Flower Root and mix with good vinegar. Use a feather dipped in the mixture to apply to the affected area. ("Prescription for Effective Treatment")