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Rhododendron dauricum, Man Shan Hong 满山红Indian Azalea, Dahurian Rhododendron
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Rhododendron dauricum
The botanist’s repository, vol. 1 (1797-1798)
The botanist’s repository, vol. 1 (1797-1798)
Botanical name:
Rhododendron dauricum (TCM)
Parts used:
Leaf, collected Summer or Autumn
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter
Classifications:
Q. Stop Cough and Wheezing
Rhododendron dauricum (TCM)
Parts used:
Leaf, collected Summer or Autumn
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter
Classifications:
Q. Stop Cough and Wheezing
Uses:
1. Stops Cough, Clears Cold-Phlegm:
-Cough; acute and chronic Bronchitis
-Bronchial Asthma
DOSE:
Begin with lower doses and increase as needed.
R. dauricum: 50–100mg of the powder, three times daily
The esential oil of R. dauricum is used for acute and chronic Bronchitis in doses of 50–100mg (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)
Begin with lower doses and increase as needed.
R. dauricum: 50–100mg of the powder, three times daily
The esential oil of R. dauricum is used for acute and chronic Bronchitis in doses of 50–100mg (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)
Main Combinations:
1. Bronchitis:
i. combine with Licorice and Almond
ii. with Barberry root-bark and Cloves in decoction (this has been found clinically useful)
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose.
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Use cautiously in the elderly, who are more prone to side effects.
TOXICITY:
1. Large doses have been associated with sudden drop in Blood pressure, lowered Heart Rate and arrhythmias.
Main Preparations used:
1. Tincture of Rhododendron dahuricum leaf:
Rhododendron dahuricum leaf (60 grams), White Spirit (Vodka etc.) (500 mls.). Infuse 7 days, strain. Dose: 15–20 mls. three times daily in chronic Bronchitis.
2. Syrup of Rhododendron dahuricum leaf:
Rhododendron dahuricum leaf (200 grams), macerate in 950mls of 40% alcohol for 7 days, stirring daily. Filter and press the residue. Al;low to settle, then filter again. Add 350 grams of sugar and heat gently to dissolve. Add Potassium sorbate (3 grams), Menthol (100mg) and stir to dissolve. Add alcohol (40%) to make 1000 mls. (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)
1. Avoid overdose.
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Use cautiously in the elderly, who are more prone to side effects.
TOXICITY:
1. Large doses have been associated with sudden drop in Blood pressure, lowered Heart Rate and arrhythmias.
Main Preparations used:
1. Tincture of Rhododendron dahuricum leaf:
Rhododendron dahuricum leaf (60 grams), White Spirit (Vodka etc.) (500 mls.). Infuse 7 days, strain. Dose: 15–20 mls. three times daily in chronic Bronchitis.
2. Syrup of Rhododendron dahuricum leaf:
Rhododendron dahuricum leaf (200 grams), macerate in 950mls of 40% alcohol for 7 days, stirring daily. Filter and press the residue. Al;low to settle, then filter again. Add 350 grams of sugar and heat gently to dissolve. Add Potassium sorbate (3 grams), Menthol (100mg) and stir to dissolve. Add alcohol (40%) to make 1000 mls. (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)