Tanakaea omeiensis Nakai
Aliases：É Méi Yán Xuě Xià (literally "Emei Mountain Under-Rock Snow" — named for its habitat in damp rock crevices under alpine conditions). (This is an alternative name for É Píng Cǎo, i.e., the dried whole herb of Tanakaea omeiensis / Omei Mountain Tanakea.)
É Píng Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Tanakaea omeiensis Nakai, a plant belonging to the family Saxifragaceae. It grows in damp rock crevices in mountain forests at altitudes of 900–1,100 meters.
Efficacy & Actions
Clears heat and calms wind.
Indications
High fever with convulsions, and convulsive seizures due to fright.
Ingredients
This product contains alkaloids. The fresh herb contains norbergenin (a glycoside).
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 9–15 g; for large doses, up to 30 g may be used. Harvesting and processing: Collected from April to September, washed, and dried in the sun.
Medicinal Parts
Dried whole herb.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
