天葵子·Radix Semiaquilegiae
muskroot-like semiaquilegia root
Tian Kui Zi (天葵子) is the root tuber of semiaquilegia, recorded as Radix Semiaquilegiae. It is sweet and bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Liver, Spleen and Bladder channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that clear Heat and relieve toxicity.
| Pinyin | tian kui zi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 天葵子 |
| Latin Name | Radix Semiaquilegiae |
| English Name | muskroot-like semiaquilegia root·Semiaquilegia Root Tuber |
| Japanese | tenkishi |
| Korean | cheongyuja |
jin yin hua + zi hua di ding + ye ju hua
Furuncles and abscesses that are locally red, hot, swollen and painful
Breast abscess
xia ku cao + xuan shen + mu li
Scrofula
ban zhi lian + bai hua she she cao + chong lou
Liver and breast cancers and certain lymphomas
Breast abscess or fibrocystic breast disease with palpable, red and painful lumps
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any | 3-16 g | — | — | — | — |
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