Kansui Root herbal material

Kansui Root

Overview

Aliases

Cat’s Eye, Swollen-Hand Flower, Headache Flower

Nature and Flavor

Cold, bitter. Toxic

What's Inside

Ingredients

It contains euphol, kansuiol, euphadienol, α-euphorbol and β-euphorbol, etc. It also contains palmitic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, tannins, resin, glucose, sucrose, starch and vitamin B1.

Therapeutic Effects

Stimulates the intestines, increases intestinal fluid, promotes peristalsis, and accelerates the movement of intestinal contents, thereby producing a purgative effect. The raw form has a stronger effect and greater toxicity, while vinegar processing reduces both its purgative action and toxicity. It also has immunosuppressive and antifertility effects.

Precautions

No precautions information available

NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.