Dujiaogan is an annual herb, 8-15 cm high. It is harvested in summer and autumn, washed and dried. Toxicity: slightly toxic. What are its functions and indications, and what are the selected prescriptions for its application? Let's take a look with the editor!
Dujiaogan
Dujiaogan
Alias: Gancao ("Guangzhou Plant Monograph"), Xidujiaoma (Nanning Medicinal Monograph), Malaohanju ("Guangxi Chinese Medicine Monograph"), Jinsuoshi ("Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine"), Dilianzhi ("Guizhou Plant Medicine Survey"), Lucao ("Guangdong Chinese Medicine II"), Huanghuagan ("Guangdong Chinese Medicine").
Source: The whole plant of Scrophularia buergeriana Miq. in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Collection: Harvested in summer and autumn, washed and dried.
Nature and Flavor: Sweet and light, neutral.
① "Summary of the Nature of Medicinal Herbs": light in taste, neutral in nature.
② "Origins of Materia Medica": sweet and light, neutral.
③ "Nanning Medicinal Monograph": sweet and neutral, slightly bitter.
④ "Quanzhou Materia Medica": light in taste, slightly toxic.
Toxicity: Slightly toxic.
Functions and Indications of Dujiaogan
Dujiaogan
Clears the liver, strengthens the spleen, aids digestion, and kills parasites. It is used to treat infantile malnutrition, marasmus, jaundice, and night blindness.
① "Summary of the Nature of Medicinal Herbs": clears infantile jaundice, eliminates intestinal parasites.
② "Origins of Materia Medica": eliminates marasmus, jaundice, and swelling.
③ "Nanning Medicinal Monograph": reduces fever, relieves thirst, aids digestion.
④ "Illustrated Guide to Wild Medicinal Plants": treats liver fluke disease.
⑤ "Quanzhou Materia Medica": kills parasites, detoxifies, clears heart fire.
⑥ "Fujian Herbal Medicine": strengthens the spleen and eliminates accumulation.
Usage and Dosage: Internally, decoct 2-5 qian (6-15 grams).
Selected Prescriptions and Applications of Dujiaogan
Dujiaogan
1. Treatment of infantile marasmus and night blindness
Dujiaogan, three to five qian. Boil with pig liver and take it once a day. ("Fujian Folk Herbal Medicine")
2. Treatment of infantile malnutrition
Dry whole plant of Dujiaogan, three to five qian, and Iron Broom Grass leaves, three to five qian. Decoct in water and take it orally. ("Fujian Herbal Medicine")
3. Treatment of night blindness
Dry whole plant of Dujiaogan, five qian to one or two liang. Cook with poultry and livestock liver and take it orally. ("Fujian Herbal Medicine")
Contraindications of Dujiaogan
Pregnant women should not take it.
