Ergota

Name

Mai Jiao (Ergot)

The Effect of Ergota

Property

Bitter, pungent, neutral, toxic; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Contract the uterus, stop bleeding and alleviate pain.

Indications

Migraine, metrorrhagia.

Dosage and Administrations

It is made into pills, injection or fluid extract.

Cautions

Avoid using it during period of dilation.