Latin Name:Radix morindae officinalis P.E.
Botanical source: Morinda officinalis How.
Appearance: Brown power
Specification: 10:1
Pharmaceutical functions
1.Reducing heat and removing poisonous substances. It is often used in treating snake-bite, centipede-bites, bee-stings or scorpionism; to treat snake-bite, 120g of the fresh plant are pounded and its juice is mixed with rice wine or warm boiled water for oral administration, and after taking the medicine the patient should stay in bed with quilts covered to let out mild perspiration.
2.Promoting discharge of urine to eliminate edema. It is used in treating edema or ascites or oliguria or with others having the function in promoting the discharge of urine. At present, it is often used in treating ascites due to schistosomiasis or due to hepatocirrhosis. To treat acute otitis media, its juice mixed being it is used in treating cancer in clinical pratice for medical researches.
Storage:Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light / heat.
