Chinese Iris Seed

Name

Ma Lin Zi (Semen Irisis)

The Effect of Chinese Iris Seed

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Clear damp-heat, stop bleeding and remove toxicity.

Indications

Jaundice, nose bleeding, hematemesis, sores and boils, diarrhea, leucorrhea, pharyngitis, metrorrhagia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9g, or made into pills and powder. . Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of dry heat. Donn’t take it overdose.