Rice Paper Plant, a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, is the dried stem pith of Tetrapanax papyrifer(Hook.)K.Koch, which is a plant of the family Pentagaraceae, is de-wooded. Cut the stem in autumn, cut into segments, take out the pith while fresh, straight, dry in the sun. The herb is mainly produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, etc. Rice Paper Plant is a relatively unpopular Chinese medicine, it can treat menstrual irreconciliation of women's leucorrhea problem, in addition to the new baby women can also use Rice Paper Plant to increase breast milk .
Chinese Name | 大通草 |
Pin Yin Name | Tong Cao |
English Name | Rice Paper Plant |
Latin Name | Tetrapanax Papyriferus |
Botanical Name | Tetrapanax papyriferus (Hook.) K. Koch (Fam. Araliaceae) |
Other name | pith, akebia quinate, tong cao, rice paper plant, tetrapanax |
Appearance | White stem |
Smell and Taste | Sweet, astringent, cold |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Part Used | Stem |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
1. Tetrapanax Papyriferus can activate blood and stop bleeding;
2. Tetrapanax Papyriferus can clear lung heat and stop cough;
3. Tetrapanax Papyriferus can promote lactation.
1.The pregnant should take this medicine carefully.
2.Tetrapanax Papyriferus is not suitable for people with qi-blood deficiency