Aspidistrae Typicae Rhizoma
Aliases：Spider-Holding-Egg Plant (Ovalleaf Aspidistra Rhizome)
Zòng Bā Yè is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is the rhizome of Aspidistra typica Baill., a plant belonging to the family Liliaceae. This plant is a perennial herb with a thick, creeping rhizome and numerous fibrous roots. The rhizome is nearly cylindrical in shape, approximately 7 mm in diameter, bearing slender fibrous roots. Its outer surface is yellowish-brown with nodes and scales.
Efficacy & Actions
Promotes blood circulation and removes stasis; promotes bone healing; relieves pain; clears heat and detoxifies.
Indications
Indicated for dysentery, malaria, wind-dampness arthralgia, kidney deficiency with lower back and leg pain, traumatic sprains and contusions, fractures, and snakebites.
Modern Pharmacology
Currently, there are few systematic modern pharmacological research reports on this herb. Based on available data, it is speculated to contain alkaloids, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and other components, with certain blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects. It is commonly used in clinical practice for treating traumatic injuries. Patent literature records that this herb can be used in compound Chinese medicinal formulas for the treatment of suppurative tonsillitis and urinary tract infections.
Ingredients
Specific research on the chemical constituents of this herb is currently insufficient. Studies on related species have shown the presence of flavonoids, phenols, polysaccharides, and other components. The exact composition of this particular herb requires further investigation.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 15–30 g. For external use: apply an appropriate amount, crushed and applied topically to the affected area.
Contraindications
Pregnant women should use with caution.
Selected Formulas
For fractures: After reduction and immobilization, take an appropriate amount of Zòng Bā Yè and Yù Pí Pá Yè, crush them together, and apply topically.
Medicinal Parts
Dried rhizome.
Selection & Storage
Store in a ventilated, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
