Golden Thread
Golden Thread (Round block, rough, deep wrinkles, brownish yellow, hard texture)
Golden Thread slices (Yellowish-white, radially arranged vessels)
【Name】
【Source】
Bencao Gangmu Shiyi (Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica)
【Common Usage Level】
E
【Botanical Origin】
The tuberous root of Menispermaceae plant Tinospora capillipes Gagn. or Tinospora sinensis.
【Characteristics】
The tuberous root is oval, elliptical, kidney-shaped, or round, often connected in several pieces. The outer skin is yellowish-brown, and the cut surface is slightly yellow with a bitter taste.
【Category】
Roots