Crude drug sample data base

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Crude drug name

Market name続断
Formal name続断
Japanese nameぞくだん, Zokudan
Vernacular nameXuduan
Latin nameDipsaci Radix (CP)
English nameHimalayan Teasel Root (CP), Dipsaci Root
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification root
Production area informationPeople's Republic of China
Collection informationJapan(ToS), Osaka Pref., Tochimoto Tenkaido Co., Ltd. [Non-commercial Sample]
Collection date2021/10/11
CollectorKatsuko Komatsu
TMPW No.31309

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Production area information
People's Republic of China
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Collection information
Japan(ToS),Osaka Pref.
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Scientific information data base

Common name続断, Xuduan, Dipsaci Radix (CP2020), Himalayan Teasel Root (CP2020), Dipsacus Root
Synonyms川続断 (Chuanxuduan)
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Original plant nameDipsacus asperoides C.Y. Cheng et T.M. Ai
Family nameDipsacaceae
Used partroot
Quality for selectionThe enlarged and stiff perennial root is superior. The new and soft root is inferior. (NI)
Official compendiumCP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs 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.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine
Traditional
classification
Replenishing Yang(vital function) drugs
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.
Chemical constituentOthers
(*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.

Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")
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DiseaseHeaviness and powerlessness in lumber and knee, Leg weakness, Arthralgia, Numbness, Contusion, Sprain, Fracture, Irregular vaginal bleeding, Lower abdominal pain during pregnancy, Threatened abortion
Formulationrarely used in formula
ReferencesCP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1)The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, pp 185-186.
RemarksIn 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.
Last renewal date2021/09/28