Table 1.

Traditional applications of Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser in classic books of herbal medicine

Traditional uses	Plant parts	Preparations	Usage	Dosage	Classic books
Rheumatism	Branches and leaves	Decoction	Oral administration	15–30 g	Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang [121]
Gynecological diseases	Branches and leaves	Pill/decotion	Oral administration	10–15 g	Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu; Tai Ping Sheng Hui He Ji Ju Fang [122, 123]
Backache	Leaves	Tea/dispersant	Oral administration	3–15 g	Sheng Cao Yao Xing Bei Yao; Ben Cao Gang mu [16, 124]
Paralysis	Branches and leaves	Pill/decoction	Oral administration	6–30 g	Shi Yi De Xiao Fang [125]