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drug nameCatechu
aliasBlack Catechu、Catechu
[Variety Source]

This product was first published in Yinshan Zhengyao. It is the heartwood of the leguminous plant Black Catechu (Acacia catechu (L.) Willd.) or the stems and leaves of other plants decocted with water. things. Black Catechu is distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi and other places. Black Catechu Uncaria is distributed in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and other places. It is black with reddish brown in color, has strong gelling properties and is shiny. It will foam when burned on fire and have a fragrant aroma.

[Efficacy]

Clears Shangge heat, resolving phlegm and promoting fluid production, promoting tissue regeneration and relieving pain, hemostasis, dampness, and ulcer healing.

[Indications]

Cure aphtha sores, skin ulcers, eczema yin, hemorrhoids, cough.

[Modern Pharmacology]

Black Catechu contains Black Catechu ((1)-Catechin), which means Black Catechu (Epicatechin). Black Catechu Uncaria contains Black Catechu base (Gambirdine), Black Catechu base, Black Catechu Uncaria base (Roxburghine) B, C, E and other alkaloids.

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