Cao Gu

Name

Cao Gu (Straw mushroom)

The Effect of Cao Gu

Property

Sweet, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and relieve summer-heat, tonify qi and blood, reduce blood pressure.

Indications

Dizziness, hypertension, weakness, polydipsia due to summer-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g or 30~90 g of the fresh, or cook it for eating.