Picrasma quassioides, Ku Mu Picrasma quassioides, Ku Mu 苦木 Indian Quassia Ku Mu (TCM) Kashshing (Ayurveda) Picrasma quassioidesKirtikar, K.R., Basu, B.D., Indian medicinal plants, Plates, vol. 2 (1918) Picrasma quassioides(Photo by Daderot) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Picrasma quassioides Parts used: Branches and leaves (TCM)Wood and Bark (Ayurveda) Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Very Bitter Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Heat, Resists Toxin:-Common Cold or Flu from Wind-Heat (TCM)-Fever (Ayurveda)-acute pain and swelling of the Throat-Snake Bite-Boils, Eczema (TCM); Scabies (Ayurveda); Herpes simplex2. Clears Heat, Resolves Swellings:-Liver obstruction, swelling or hardness; Cirrhosis-has been used for Cancer3. Clears Damp-Heat:-Diarrhea, Dysentery-Gastro-duodenal Ulcers4. Kills Worms:-the Wood is used to kill parasites and insects (India)-the Wood used in enemas for Worms (esp. Thread-worms)-tincture can be used to kill head lice5. Stimulates Digestion:-as a strong bitter, it has been used to stimulate digestive activity, taken before meals to stimulate appetite. Dose: Branch in Decoction: 3–4.5 gramsLeaf in Decoction: 1–3 gramsWood in Powder: 300–600mgSufficient amount may be used topically Substitute: 1. It is a substitute for Quassia (P. amara, P. excelsa)2. Clerodendrum serratum and Premna herbacea are used for this medicine in some parts of India3. Samadera indica Main Combinations: 1. Liver Heat, Fever, Picrasma with Picrorrhiza Major Formulas: Cautions:…

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