CombretumalfrediiHance
Aliases：Fēng Chē Zǐ (literally "Wind‑Vehicles Seed" — the plant name commonly used in Chinese), Sì Jiǎo Fēng (literally "Four‑Cornered Wind" — possibly referring to the four‑winged fruit and wind‑dispersing nature), Shuǐ Fān Táo (literally "Water Peach" — possibly referring to its habitat near water and peach‑like fruit), Shǐ Jūn Zǐ Téng (literally "Rangoon Creeper Vine" — named for its similarity to Quisqualis indica in appearance or use), and Qīng Liáng Shù (literally "Cooling Tree" — named for its cooling/heat‑clearing properties). These are all alternative names for 华风车子 (Huá Fēng Chē Zǐ)， i.e., the root or leaf of Combretum alfredii Hance.
Huá Fēng Chē Zǐ is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the root or leaf of Combretum alfredii Hance, a plant belonging to the genus Combretum of the family Combretaceae.
Efficacy & Actions
Root: Clears heat, promotes diuresis, and promotes bile flow. Leaf: Expels parasites, strengthens the stomach, and removes toxicity.
Indications
Root: Icteric hepatitis (jaundice hepatitis). Leaf: Intestinal parasitic diseases such as ascariasis and trichuriasis; burns and scalds (for external use).
Modern Pharmacology
Modern research has shown that the leaves of Combretum alfredii have antibacterial effects.
Ingredients
Studies have been conducted to analyze the chemical constituents of its leaves, providing a material basis for revealing its pharmacological effects.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: take as a decoction, with the dosage varying according to the part used. Root: 15–30 g. Leaf: 9–18 g, or 30 g of fresh leaf. For topical application: mash the fresh leaves and apply externally, or mix with rice‑washing water and apply to the affected area. It is used for burns and scalds.
Medicinal Parts
It is the root or leaf of Combretum alfredii Hance, a plant belonging to the family Combretaceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
