Folium Aucubae Himalayanicae var. Pilosissimae
Mì Máo Táo Yè Shān Hú Yè (Leaf of Aucuba himalaica var. pilosissima) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the leaf of Aucuba himalaica Hook. f. et Thoms. var. pilosissima Fang et Soong, a plant belonging to the genus Aucuba of the family Cornaceae. The plant is an evergreen small tree or shrub. It grows in forests at altitudes of 1,000–1,300 meters. It is recorded in Zhonghua Bencao (Chinese Materia Medica).
Efficacy & Actions
Disperses blood stasis and stops bleeding.
Indications
Traumatic swelling and blood stasis, and external bleeding.
Usage & Dosage
For topical use: appropriate amount, fresh herb mashed for application, or dried herb ground into powder and sprinkled on.
Medicinal Parts
It is the leaf of Aucuba himalaica Hook. f. et Thoms. var. pilosissima Fang et Soong, a plant belonging to the family Cornaceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
