Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma

Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma (Qiancao) or Indian Madder Root is the dried root and rhizome of Rubia cordifolia L. family Rubiaceae.

Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma has anti-heparin effect and can stop bleeding. It can increase the number of white blood cells and has radio-protective activity. Rubidate has promoting effect on hematopoiesis function. Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma has cardio-protective, anti-myocardial infarction and anti-hypoxia activities. It also has anti-tumor activity, anti-oxidative damage, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, hypoglycemic activities. Bitter in flavor, cold in nature. Enter liver channel. Cool the blood, stop bleeding, promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis.