Hua Feng Che Zi, the root or leaf of the plant Feng Che Zi in the family of Gentianaceae. It has the functions of clearing heat and promoting bile secretion (root) and expelling worms (leaf). It is used for jaundice hepatitis (root) and roundworm and whipworm infections (leaf).
【Origin of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Hua Feng Che Zi refers to the leaves of the plant in the family of Gentianaceae. The leaves are harvested in autumn and winter and dried in the shade.
【Other Names of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Feng Che Zi, Si Jiao Feng (Plants Illustrated and Real Picture Examination), Shui Fan Tao (Guangxi Medicinal Herbs).
【Harvesting Time of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Autumn and winter.
【Botanical Characteristics of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Hua Feng Che Zi is an original form of vine-like shrub. The small branches are square-shaped, gray-brown, densely covered with rust-colored hairs and orange-yellow scales, which fall off when aged.
The leaves are nearly opposite, thinly leathery, elongated oval-shaped, with raised veins on the lower side and densely covered with short soft hairs. The spike-like inflorescence is axillary; the flowers are small, white, with coarse golden hairs in the center.
The fruit is nearly round or pear-shaped, with 4 wings, papery, with horizontal stripes, shiny, and turns red when ripe. It flowers in early summer.
【Functions and Indications of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter, neutral.
Functions and indications: Invigorates the stomach, expels worms. It is used for roundworm and whipworm infections.
【Administration and Dosage of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Orally: Decoction, 3-5 qian (9-15 grams).
【Compound Prescription of Hua Feng Che Zi】
Hua Feng Che Zi for roundworm and whipworm infections: Dry leaves of Hua Feng Che Zi, 3-6 qian (9-18 grams), or fresh leaves, 1 liang (30 grams). Boil in water and take on an empty stomach twice a day. (The taste and properties information is from "Guangxi Medicinal Herbs").
