Dasheen petiole

Name

Yu Geng (Petiole of Dasheen)

The Effect of Dasheen petiole

Property

Pungent, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and disperse stasis.

Indications

Diarrhea, insect bites, night sweat of children, impetigo, urticaria, sores and boils, allergic purpura, snake-head furuncle.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.