Shikon

Japanese: 紫根 - しこん
Shikon
Herbal medicine Use for Herbal medicine One of the Violaceae Purple It is made from the dried roots of the plant. It contains the purple pigment shikonin, and was used as a purple dye by nobles in the past. inflammation , Eczema , Burns , cut It is said to be effective for the following conditions, and is mainly used as an external medication such as an ointment. Trauma , burns, Chilblains , Hemorrhoids , Prolapse of the anus , Athlete's Foot , Bruises Effective for Shiunkou (Purple cloud ointment) etc.

Source: Kodansha Encyclopedia of Chinese Herbal Medicines, Herbal Medicines, and Nutritional Components

Japanese:
漢方薬に用いる生薬(しょうやく)の一つ。ムラサキ科ムラサキの根を乾燥したもの。紫の色素シコニンを含み、昔は高貴な人の紫色の染料としても用いられた。炎症湿疹(しっしん)やけど切り傷などに有効とされ、塗り薬などおもに外用薬として用いる。外傷、やけど、凍瘡(とうそう)痔(じ)脱肛(だっこう)水虫打撲に効く紫雲膏(しうんこう)などに含まれる。

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