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    Wind-Dispelling, Pharyngeal-Soothing & Maternal Galactagogue (祛风解表 / 清热止痛通乳化湿解毒药)

    豆腐柴 / 臭黄荆 / 假黄荆 / 观音柴 — Premna serratifolia L. (syn. Premna foetida, Premna integrifolia)

    Pinyin: Dòufuchái / Chòuhuángjīng · Malay: Buas-buas / Bebuas / Bebuas Hutan / Singkil · Family: Lamiaceae / Verbenaceae (唇形科 / 马鞭草科)

    Botanical Illustration

    Energetics

    Neutral to slightly Cool (平 / 微凉)

    Flavor

    Pungent, slightly bitter, aromatic, crisp (辛、微苦、芳香)

    Meridians

    Liver (肝), Lung (肺), Stomach (胃), Spleen (脾)

    Traditional Edict

    Pectin-rich leaves coagulate into Guanyin Tofu. Dispels wind-heat, calms Liver to stop headaches, harmonizes Stomach, acts as sovereign maternal galactagogue (Tong Ru Cui Ru / 通乳催乳).

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • Pungent aroma mellows into sweet crisp flavor upon cooking. High culinary safety as an edible green ulam. Caution during pregnancy before labor.

    Clinical Applications

    • Postpartum hypogalactia (lactation insufficiency), tension migraines, acute viral pharyngitis, functional flatulent colic, osteoarthritis, and hyperlipidemia.

    Quality Markers

    Premnazole (Isoxazole alkaloid) & Verbascoside >= 0.50% (HPLC MHM standard)

    Mechanism & Phytochemistry

    1. Premnazole (natural isoxazole alkaloid) downregulates PGE2 and bradykinin, producing potent anti-inflammatory analgesia for headaches without gastric ulceration. 2. Phytosterols stimulate hypothalamic-pituitary prolactin/oxytocin secretion for breastmilk yield. 3. Verbascoside protects hepatocytes.

    Preparation & Dosage

    Maternal Lactation Broth (Sayur Bening Bebuas): 50-100 g fresh leaves boiled with ginger and fish broth for nursing mothers. Fresh leaf forehead compress for migraines. Dried leaf tea: 10-20 g.

    Appended Prescriptions

    • 1. Royal Malay Postnatal Lactation Soup with Sauropus androgynus (Katuk), Moringa oleifera (Kelor), and Ginger. 2. Headache & Sinus Clearing Tea with Chrysanthemum morifolium.

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