Sarcandra glabra

Sarcandra glabra

　　The medicinal part of Sarcandra glabra is the whole plant. It has an acrid and bitter taste, and a neutral nature. It possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, clears heat and detoxifies, dispels wind and dampness, activates blood circulation and relieves pain, and regulates menstruation and mends bones. It is used to treat various inflammatory diseases, rheumatic joint pain, lumbar - leg pain, sores and abscesses, pneumonia, appendicitis, acute cellulitis, tumors, bruises and injuries, fractures, etc. In recent years, it has shown relatively significant effects in treating pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, rectal cancer, liver cancer, and esophageal cancer. The common dosage is 9 - 30 grams; for external use, apply an appropriate amount. Use fresh plants, mash them, or grind dried plants into powder and mix with wine to apply to the affected area.