Colona floribunda
Aliases：Dà Yè Zi Shù (literally "Large-leaved Tree" — named for its large leaves), Yě Huǒ Shéng (literally "Wild Fire Rope" — possibly referring to its fibrous bark), Dà Pào Huǒ Shéng (literally "Large Blister Fire Rope" — a variant of the above name), and Dà Máo Yè Zi Huǒ Shéng (literally "Large Hairy-leaved Fire Rope" — referring to its large, hairy leaves). These are all alternative names for 柯榔木 (Kē Láng Mù)， i.e., the dried whole plant of Colona floribunda (Wall.) Craib.
Kē Láng Mù is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole plant of Colona floribunda (Wall.) Craib, a plant belonging to the family Tiliaceae. It grows in secondary mountain forests or at forest margins at altitudes of 1,000–2,000 meters. It was first recorded in Zhonghua Bencao (Chinese Materia Medica).
Efficacy & Actions
Clears heat, cools blood, promotes eruption of rashes, and removes toxicity.
Indications
Incomplete eruption of macules and rashes; measles failing to erupt; carbuncles, sores and toxic swellings; and matured pus that fails to rupture and discharge.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 9–15 g. For topical application: take an appropriate amount, mash, and apply externally.
Medicinal Parts
Dried whole plant.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
