Pulsatilla chinensis is A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes,but a useful root with nickname "White Haired Old Man".

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Pulsatilla Root Indications and Combinations.

Pulsatilla Root Extract Chinese Pulsatilla Root Extract Pulsatilla chinensis Bai Tou Weng Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis Radix Pulsatillae Pulsatillae Chinensis Radix photo picture image Dysentery, manifested as fever, abdominal pain, bloody and pus-like stool and tenesmus. Pulsatilla root (Baitouweng) is used with Phellodendron bark (Huangbai) and Coptis root (Huanglian) in a formula such as Baitouweng Tang.
 Dosage: 6-15 g

 Preparations:

 Pulsatilla nigricans is available in dried bulk form, and as a tincture. Pharmacies, health food stores, and Chinese herbal stores carry the various preparations. They are also available as prescribed by a herbalist, homeopathic doctor, and Chinese medicine practitioner.

 The homeopathic preparation of pulsatilla is created in the following manner. The plant is collected when the flowers are in full bloom and pounded to a pulp. This pulp is soaked in alcohol, then strained and diluted. The final homeopathic remedy is created after the diluted mixture is succussed repeatedly. The remedy is available at health food and drug stores in various potencies in the form of tinctures, tablets, and pellets.

 The dried plant combines well with cramp bark as a treatment for painful periods. For skin conditions it is combined with echinacea.

 An infusion is made by pouring one cup of boiling water over 1/2 tsp of the dried plant. The mixture steeps for 10-15 minutes then should be strained. Pulsatilla can be drunk up to three times daily.

 For use in traditional Chinese medicine, the herb should be soaked for one hour in warm water, then simmered for 30-120 minutes. It is usually used in combination with other herbs.

 The tincture dosage is 1-2 ml three times daily.

 Precautions:

 If symptoms do not improve after the recommended time period, a homeopath or health care practitioner should be consulted.The recommended dose should not be exceeded.Those seeking this remedy should not use the fresh plant.

 Interactions:

 When taking any homeopathic remedy, use of peppermint products, coffee, or alcohol is discouraged. These products will cause the remedy to be ineffective.

 Pulsatilla chinensis is contraindicated in chronic dysentery with a deficiency of Spleen and Stomach. It is only used for acute dysentery.

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citations1.Pulsatilla chinensis is A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes,but a useful root with nickname "White Haired Old Man".

last edit date:3rd,June.2009.