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Production area information
People's Republic of China,Sichuan Prov.
Common name | 続断, Xuduan, Dipsaci Radix (CP2020), Himalayan Teasel Root (CP2020), Dipsacus Root |
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Synonyms | 川続断 (Chuanxuduan) |
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Original plant name | Dipsacus asperoides C.Y. Cheng et T.M. Ai |
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Family name | Dipsacaceae |
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Used part | root |
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Quality for selection | The enlarged and stiff perennial root is superior. The new and soft root is inferior. (NI) |
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Official compendium | CP (2020 ed.) |
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Clinical application | As a tonic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory apply to back pain, inflammation by a bruise, incised wound and bone fracture. It is effective in regenerating tissues, enhancing lactation, and arresting bleeding. It also treats the unstable lie of the fetus. |
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Medical system | Traditional Chinese medicine |
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Drug effect in traditional medicine | Traditional classification | Replenishing Yang(vital function) drugs |
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Beneficial effect | [Property and Flavor] Mild warm; bitter and pungent.
[Meridian Tropism] Liver and kidney meridians.
[Actions] To tonify liver-kidney, strengthen sinew and bone, reconnect fracture, stop flooding and spotting.
[Indications] Deficiency of liver-kidney, soreness and weakness in the low back and knees , painful impediment caused by wind-dampness, injuries from falls. sinew injury and fracture, flooding and spotting, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. |
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Chemical constituent | Others (*C1):
アルカロイド、精油が含まれているといわれるが、詳細不明。
Alkaloids and essential oil are said to be contained, but it is unknown.
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Classical reference (Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao") | ※Click this image to see the actual image |
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Disease | Heaviness and powerlessness in lumber and knee, Leg weakness, Arthralgia, Numbness, Contusion, Sprain, Fracture, Irregular vaginal bleeding, Lower abdominal pain during pregnancy, Threatened abortion |
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Formulation | rarely used in formula |
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References | CP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1)The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, pp 185-186. |
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Remarks | In the market, Xuduan is called "Chuanxuduan" (川続断) or "Chuanduan" (川断). The root of Dipsacus chinensis Bat. is also used and called as Xuduan in some areas. The root of Phlomis umbrasa Turcz. of family Labiatae is used as Xuduan in a part of Sichuan.
Korean Xuduan is the dried root of Phlomis maximowiczii L. of family Labiatae (Jap. name: Ōbakisewata) and Lamium album L. |
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Last renewal date | 2021/09/28 |
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