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Bolbostemma paniculatum, Tu Bei Mu 土贝母
Tu Bei Mu (TCM)
Engler, H.G.A., Das Pflanzenreich, Cucurbitaceae - Fevilleae & Melothrieae, vol. 275 (1916)
Botanical name:
Bolbostemma paniculatum (syn. Actinostemma multilobum)
Parts used:
Tuber
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter, Sweet
Bolbostemma paniculatum (syn. Actinostemma multilobum)
Parts used:
Tuber
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter, Sweet
Uses:
1. Clears Heat and Toxin, Resolves Masses:
-Scrofula, Chronic Lymphadenitis
-Tuberculosis of the Lymph nodes
-Toxic Sores and Swellings
-Mastitis, Breast Abscess
-Snake and Insect Bites
-topically to Warts
DOSE:
4–9 grams
SUBSTITUTE:
Bulbostemma Tu Bei Mu is an adulterant/substitute for Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu. However, it has its own entry in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Chuan Bei Mu, though more expensive, is more readily available and may be used in its place.
4–9 grams
SUBSTITUTE:
Bulbostemma Tu Bei Mu is an adulterant/substitute for Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu. However, it has its own entry in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Chuan Bei Mu, though more expensive, is more readily available and may be used in its place.
Main Combinations:
See Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu
Cautions:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
None noted
Main Preparations used: