Dajiugu Niu is the name of a Chinese herbal medicine. It is found in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Dajiugu Niu has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, relieving pain, and suppressing coughs.
Dajiugu Niu
Introduction of Dajiugu Niu
Alias: Yangjiao Tianma [Yunnan]
Source: The root of the plant Dobinea delavayi (Baill.) Engl. of the family Aceraceae is used as medicine. It is harvested in winter and the following spring, cleaned, sliced, and dried.
Excerpt from: "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicines" ("Commonly Used Herbal Medicines in Kunming")
Other names: Green Tianma, Dajiegu, Yangjiao Tianma
Source: The root of the plant Acer davidii of the family Aceraceae
Functions and Indications of Dajiugu Niu
Used for lung heat cough, mastitis, parotitis, abscesses, boils, and injuries from falls.
Traditional formula of Dajiugu Niu
1. For lung heat cough: Dajiugu Niu root (peeled) 15g, Xianglingcao 6g, Wacao 6g.
Grind them together into powder. Take 6g each time, twice a day.
2. For mastitis, parotitis, abscesses, scabies, and all internal and external ulcers: Dajiugu Niu root, Chonglou, Baiji, Xiaonianyao, and Wuxiang Xueteng are taken in equal amounts. Mix them with honey or vinegar and apply to the affected area. (The formulas are from "Commonly Used Herbal Medicines in Kunming")
