Bajitian, 巴戟天
Dublin Core
Title
Bajitian, 巴戟天
Description
The dried root of Morinda officinalis How. (Rubiaceae).
Relation
Dried root
Type
Medicine
Medicine Item Type Metadata
Chinese Name
巴戟天
English Name
Medicinal Morinda Root
Category
Roots and rhizomes
Origin
The dried root of Morinda officinalis How. (Rubiaceae).
Macroscopic Features
1. Flattened cylindrical shape roots;
2. Externally grayish-yellow or grayish-brown;
3. Longitudinal wrinkles and deep horizontal wrinkles;
4. Pliable texture, non-flat fractured surface;
5. Faint odor;
6. Taste bitter and slightly astringent
2. Externally grayish-yellow or grayish-brown;
3. Longitudinal wrinkles and deep horizontal wrinkles;
4. Pliable texture, non-flat fractured surface;
5. Faint odor;
6. Taste bitter and slightly astringent
Collection
Citation
“Bajitian, 巴戟天,” CCCH9051 Group 48, accessed May 10, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/items/show/9.