Chinese starjasmine (Luoshiteng)
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Lindl.) Lem. (Fam. Apocynaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Calilis trachelospermi
Botanical Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides (Lindl.) Lem. (Fam. Apocynaceae)
Common Name: Chinese starjasmine.
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong
Bencao Jing.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The foliated stems are gathered in winter or spring, cleaned,
dried in the sun and cut into small pieces. The raw stems can be steamed with
yellow wine.
Properties & Taste: Bitter and
slightly cold.
Meridians: Heart and liver.
Functions: 1. To dispel wind and
dampness and clear the collaterals; 2. To cool the blood and reduce swelling
Indications & Combinations:
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested
as rheumatic pain, spasm of the muscles and contraction of tendons. Chinese
starjasmine (Luoshiteng) is used with Acanthopanax bark (Wujiapi) and Cyathula
root (Niuxi).
2. Sore throat and abscess. Chinese
starjasmine (Luoshiteng) is used with Honeylocust thorn (Zaojiaoci),
Trichosanthes fruit (Gualou), Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) in the
formula Zitong Linbao San.
Dosage: 6-15 g.
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