Hackelia, Nad ma snun ma ནད་མ་སྣུན་མ་

Hooked Stinkseed
Nad ma snun ma (Tibet)
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Picture Hackelia uncinata
(Photo by Dinesh Valke) (Wikimedia)

Picture Hackelia uncinata closeup
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Botanical name:


Hackelia uncinata (syn. H. glochidiata, Cynoglossum uncinatum, C. laxum, Eritrichium uncinatum)
Three types of Nad ma are differentiated in Tibetan Medicine:
  1. Nad ma ‘byar ma: Cynoglossum wallichii, C. lanceolatum
  2. Nad ma snun ma: Hackelia uncinata
  3. Nad ma g-yu lo: Lindelofia longifolia, Eritrichium spp.

Parts used:


Aerial parts in flower

Temperature & Taste:


Cool/Neutral, dry. Bitter, Sweet

Classification:




Uses:


1. Moves the Blood, Heals Bones and Tendons:
-Wounds and Bruising including those of the chest
-Trauma of the Soft tissue, tendons and ligaments
-Fractures
-strengthens bones and joints
-Tumors, including those of the Uterus

2. Clears Damp:
-dries serous fluid
-swelling of the limbs

3. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Cough with excess phlegm


Dose:


Powder: 1–3 grams
Can be used topically for Wounds, Trauma and Fractures

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Cautions:


Toxic in overdose. Contains Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Avoid long-term use or use in those with Liver disease.

Main Preparations used: