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Market name楓子仁
Formal name路路通
Japanese nameろろつう, Rorotsū
Vernacular nameFengziren
Latin nameLiquidambaris Fructus (CP)
English nameBeautiful Sweetgum Fruit (CP)
Other names楓果,楓実
Original plant nameLiquidambar formosana Hance, (Fū)
Family nameHamamelidaceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification mature fruit
Collection informationPeople's Republic of China, Beijing, Tong Ren Tang Co., Ltd.
Collection date1980/06/30
TMPW No.1979

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Scientific information data base

Common name路路通, Lulutong, Liquidambaris Fructus (CP2020), Beautiful Sweetgum Fruit (CP2020)
Synonyms楓果, 楓実
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Original plant nameLiquidambar formosana Hance, (Fū)
Family nameHamamelidaceae
Used partmature fruit
Official compendiumCP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs an analgesic, diuretic, and emmenagogue, it is applied to treat generalized paralysis, pain of extremities, lumbago, irregular menstruation, oliguria, hydrops, etc. It is also given topically to skin itch, eczema, and hemorrhoids as an astringent and anti-inflammation.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine
Traditional
classification
Diuretics removing dampness
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Neutral; bitter.
[Meridian Tropism] Liver and kidney meridians.
[Actions] To dispel wind, activate the collaterals, induce diuresis, and unblock the meridians.
[Indications] Arthragia, numbness, spasm, edema distention and fullness, small quantity of milk secretion, and amenorrhea.
Pharmacological effectUnknown.
DiseaseIrregular menstruation, Oliguria, Edema, Arthralgia
Formulationnot used in formula
ReferencesCP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
RemarksIt is called "Fengqiuzi" (楓球子) or "Fengshuqiu" (楓樹球) in Henan, "Jiukongzi" (九孔子/九空子) in Jiangsu, "Fengguo" (楓果) or "Fengshi" (楓実) in Qinghai, "Langyan" (狼眼) in Henan, etc.
Dried resin collected from the seed is called "Fengxiangzhi" (楓香脂). Resin from Liquidambar orientalis Mill is called "Suhexiang" (蘇合香).
Last renewal date2021/09/28