Di Dan Cao

Name

Di Dan Cao (Elephantopus herb)

The Effect of Di Dan Cao

Property

Bitter, cool.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, induce diuresis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Common cold, whooping cough, sores and boils, eczema, ascites due to cirrhosis, nephritis, sphagitis, acute amygdalitis, acute icteric hepatitis, epidemic encephalitis B, conjunctivitis.

Dosage and Administrations

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

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.