1. Description:
Skimmia reevesiana (Scientific name: Skimmia reevesiana Fort.; Chinese Pinyin: Yin Yu, Simplified Chinese: 茵芋, 卑山共, 莞草, 卑共, 茵蓣, 因预), is a species of flowering evergreen and poisonous shrubs in genus Skimmia (rue family Rutaceae). Found in the warm temperate regions of Asia (from between 1,200 to 2,600 meters in elevation), the plant can grow up to 200 cm tall. The stem and leaves of Skimmia reevesiana are used as carminative. antispasmodic and antispasmodic in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) and widely adopted in treating different diseases and health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Odour, Properties And Channels:
The stem and leave of Skimmia reevesiana are considered to have pungent, bitter, warm and toxic properties and to be associated with the liver and kidney. meridians.
3. Uses, Health Benefits of Skimmia Reevesiana & Medical Formulas:
3.1 Hand or Foot Spasms
Medicated wine with Skimmia reevesiana, Aconitum carmichaelii root, Aconitum carmichaeli rhizome, the bark of ash, Clematis apiifolia stem, radix sileris, Photinia serratifolia leaves, Rhododendron simsii, asarum and cinnamon is taken orally to treat hand or foot spasms.
3.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pills made with Skimmia reevesiana leaves (fried), Coix seed, bunge cherry seed, Ipomoea nil seeds and honey is taken orally to treat rheumatoid arthritis with foot pain symptoms.
3.3 Bleeding Stopping
Ointment made with rhizome of cocculus orbiculatus, Skimmia reevesiana stem, bitter wine and lard oil is used externally to treat postpartum stroke.
4. Contraindication, Side-effects & Cautions:
Overdose on Skimmia reevesiana may lead to poisoning, mild spasm, hypotension, myocardial paralysis or death.
The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.