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天仙子 Tianxianzi
Chinese Name |
天仙子 |
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Chinese Pinyin |
Tianxianzi |
English Name |
Henbane Seed |
Latin Pharmaceutical Name |
Hyosyami Semen |
Category |
Fruits and seeds
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Origin |
The dried mature seed of Hyoscyamus niger L.(Solanaceaea) |
Production Regions |
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Hebei, Liaoning. |
Macroscopic Features |
Flat sub-kidney shape or oval shape, about 1mm diameter. Externally brownish-yellow or grayish-yellow, with dense reticular striations, slightly pointed end has spotted hilum. Fractured surface is grayish-white, oily, with endosperm, embryo is slightly curved. faint odor, slightly acrid taste. |
Quality Requirements |
Superior medicinal material is full, with a consistent granular shape. |
Properties |
Bitter, acrid, warm, very toxic |
Functions |
Spasmolysis, relieves pain, calms spirit, relieves panting. Apply to stomach cramps and pain, panting and cough, convulsion. |
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Permanent URL:https://sys01.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/cmed/mmid/detail.php?pid=B00257
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