Pulsatillae, Radix (Chinese: Bai Tou Weng 白头翁)

Size: 10 gm

Radix Pulsatillae is the dried root of Pulsatilla chinensis and belongs to the group of Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity. It is used in China for bacterial and amoebic dysentery when combined with Rhizoma Coptidis (code #44233) and Cortex Fraxini (code #44579). It is used externally for trichomonas vaginitis and can be combined with Radix Sophorae (code #44341) for this purpose.

Packets can be taken singly or combined with other herbs to make a formula. Use one packet to four cups water. Drink 1-3 cups per day. Please consult Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Item code #46196) for more information on the uses of individual herbs. We also have many other books that give recipes for formulas that you can make with the Sanjiu herbs.