E Chang Cao

Name

E Chang Cao (Aquatic malachium herb)

The Effect of E Chang Cao

Property

Sweet, sour, neutral; liver and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, disperse stasis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Infantile malnutrition, irregular menstruation, sores and boils, dysentery, haemorrhoids, toothache, asthma with cough caused by lung-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or pouned into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.