Ganshan Whip is the whole herb of the plant Ganshan Whip in the family Menispermaceae, also known as small golden silk flower, small tea leaf, small golden sparrow, etc. It can be taken internally or used externally.
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[Ganshan Whip]
Source: Ganshan Whip is the whole herb of the plant Ganshan Whip in the family Menispermaceae.
Synonyms: Small golden silk flower (Flora of China), small tea leaf, small golden sparrow, daughter's tea, small lotus (Jiangsu Materia Medica), small forsythia, small leaf forsythia (Su Medical "Manual of Chinese Herbal Medicine").
Harvesting: Harvested in June to July.
[Botanical Characteristics of Ganshan Whip]
Ganshan Whip is an erect herbaceous plant, about 60 centimeters tall. The upper part branches more, with round branches, scattered black dots, and raised longitudinal ribs on both sides.
Leaves are opposite, ovate to elongate, 1 to 2.5 centimeters long, 0.3 to 1 centimeter wide, gradually narrowing at the base, partially clasping the stem, with black glandular dots on the edges.
Umbel inflorescence terminal; sepals 5, ovate; petals 5, elongate oval, blunt at the apex, with multiple veins; stamens numerous, fused into 3 bundles at the base; ovary 3-celled, with 3 styles; bracts, sepals, petal edges, and anther apices all have black glandular dots. Capsule. Flowering period is from July to August.
[Distribution and Habitat of Ganshan Whip]
Ganshan Whip grows in grassy slopes. It is distributed in Northeast China, North China, as well as Shanxi, Gansu, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, and other places.
[Functions and Indications of Ganshan Whip]
Nature and taste: "Bitter, neutral" (Su Medical "Manual of Chinese Herbal Medicine").
Main indications: "Su Medical "Manual of Chinese Herbal Medicine": Stops bleeding, relieves pain, promotes lactation. Used for hemoptysis, hematemesis, uterine bleeding, rheumatic joint pain, neuralgia, bruises, lack of milk, mastitis, bleeding from wounds, boils and abscesses."
[Dosage and Administration]
Internal use: Decoction, 3-5 qian. External use: Apply with pounded herb or sprinkle with powdered herb.
