Crude drug sample data base

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Crude drug name

Market name灯心草
Formal name灯心草
Japanese nameとうしんそう, Tōshinsō
Vernacular nameDengxincao
Latin nameJunci Herba (Non-JPS), Junci Medulla (CP)
English nameCommon Rush (Non-JPS, CP)
Original plant nameJuncus effusus L., (I)
Family nameJuncaceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification pith of stem
Collection informationJapan, Tokyo, Uchida Wakanyaku Co., Ltd.
Collection date2011/11/15
CollectorHirotoshi Fushimi
TMPW No.27536

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Production area information
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Collection information
Japan,Tokyo
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Scientific information data base

Common name灯心草, Dengxincao, Junci Herba (Non-JPS2022), Junci Medulla (CP2020), Common Rush (Non-JPS2022, CP2020)
Synonyms燈心草
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Original plant nameJuncus effusus Linn., (I)
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Family nameJuncaceae
Used partterrestrial part or pith only of stem
Official compendiumNon-JPS (2022), CP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs a diuretic, antipyretic and tranquilizer, it is applied to treat oliguria, gonorrhea, dropsy, edema after childbirth and insomnia with fidgetiness. The crunched herb is used externally for bleeding after injury folklorically. It is also used to relieve fever caused by infantile convulsion, urinary inflammation, and sores.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine
Traditional
classification
Diuretics removing dampness
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Mild cold; sweet and bland.
[Meridian Tropism] Heart, lung and small intestine meridians.
[Actions] To clear the heart fire, and disinhibit urine.
[Indications] Insomnia caused by vexation, small quantity of urination with slow pain, mouth and tongue sores.
Chemical constituentLipids
(*C1):
脂肪油/fatty oil

Flavones & Flavonols
(*C1):
Luteolin

Peptide
(*C1):
蛋白質/protein

Chemical structure

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Pharmacological effectNot exactly known.
DNA sequenceAF206944, L12681
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")
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DiseaseDysuria, Urodynia, Gonorrhea, Edema, Edema, Fret, Insomnia, Pavor nocturnus
FormulationBunshoto, Jijinmeimokuto (Jinkimeimouto), Dosuibukuryoto, Bunshinkiin, Inchinsan, Kagen'ireito, Jippito, Seisoyoeito, Kaishun'inchinsan
ReferencesNon-JPS2022: The Japanese standards for non-Pharmacopoeial crude drugs 2022.
CP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1) The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. II, pp 20.
Last renewal date2022/07/21