ymplocos congesta Benth.
Mì Huā Shān Fán (Dense-flowered Symplocos) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried root of Symplocos congesta Benth., a plant belonging to the family Symplocaceae. It grows in dense forests at altitudes of 200–1,500 meters. It is recorded in Zhonghua Bencao (Chinese Materia Medica) and Fujian Yaowu Zhi (Fujian Medicinal Flora Records).
Efficacy & Actions
Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
Indications
Traumatic injuries.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 9–15 g. For topical application: appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing, or mash and apply.
Medicinal Parts
Root.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
