Hai Yu

Name

Hai Yu (Common Alocasia Rhizome)

The Effect of Hai Yu

Property

Pungent, cold, toxic; heart, liver, gallbladder and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.

Indications

Typhoid fever of intestine, high fever; sores and boils for external application.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying with fresh product.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people.