Herba Hyperici Patuli

Name

Mang Zhong Hua (Patent St. Johnwort herb)

The Effect of Herba Hyperici Patuli

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold; liver, bladder and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, induce diuresis, eliminate stasis.

Indications

Hepatitis, diarrhea, nose bleeding, toothache, traumatic injury, hernia, arthralgia and myalgia, stranguria, cold, impetigo, acute tonsillitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area.