WH Acupuncture & Herbs Centre

 It is the seed of Raphanus sativus L, family Cruciferae. It is collected during summer when mature. The plant is cut and dried in the sun. The seeds rubbed out, impurities removed, then it is dried in the sun again. The raw or the stir-baked formis used.

[ Medicinal Properties ]: Pungent, sweet and neutral; relate to spleen, stomach and lung meridians.

[ Medicinal Efficacies ]: Pormote digestion and relieve dyspepsia; direct qi downward and resolve phlegm.

[ Clinical Applications ]: 1. Indigestion      It could also help circulate qi and reduce distention for which it could be used for epigastric and abdominal fullness, belching , acid regurgitation and bellyache caused by food accumulation and qi stagnation. It is often combined with Shanzha, Shenqu, Chenpi , such as in Baohe Pill.

2.Coughing and phlegm-turbid syndromes and less appetite with oppression in the chest     When used for coughing and phlegm syndromes , it is usually combined with baijiezi and Zisuzi, such as in Sanzi Yangqin Decoction.

[ Usage and Dosage ]: 4.5-9g.

[ Precautions ]: It is qi-consuming, therefore it should be used with great caution for patients with qi deficiency , non-dyspepsia and syndrome of phlegm-turbid obstruction.

莱菔子为十字花科植物萝卜Raphanus sativus L.的成熟种子。全国各地均有栽培。夏季果实成熟时采割植株，晒干，搓出种子，除去杂质，再晒干。生用或炒用，用时捣碎。