Hackelia, Nad ma snun ma Hackelia, Nad ma snun ma ནད་མ་སྣུན་མ་ Hooked Stinkseed Nad ma snun ma (Tibet) Hackelia uncinata(Photo by Dinesh Valke) (Wikimedia) Hackelia uncinata closeup(Photo by Vinayaraj) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Hackelia uncinata (syn. H. glochidiata, Cynoglossum uncinatum, C. laxum, Eritrichium uncinatum)Three types of Nad ma are differentiated in Tibetan Medicine: Nad ma ‘byar ma: Cynoglossum wallichii, C. lanceolatum Nad ma snun ma: Hackelia uncinata Nad ma g-yu lo: Lindelofia longifolia, Eritrichium spp. Parts used: Aerial parts in flower Temperature & Taste: Cool/Neutral, dry. Bitter, Sweet Classification: Uses: 1. Moves the Blood, Heals Bones and Tendons:-Wounds and Bruising including those of the chest-Trauma of the Soft tissue, tendons and ligaments-Fractures-strengthens bones and joints-Tumors, including those of the Uterus2. Clears Damp:-dries serous fluid-swelling of the limbs3. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:-Cough with excess phlegm Dose: Powder: 1–3 gramsCan be used topically for Wounds, Trauma and Fractures Main Combinations: Major Formulas: Cautions: Toxic in overdose. Contains Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Avoid long-term use or use in those with Liver disease. Main Preparations used:

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