Herba Sambuci Adnatae

Name

Xue Man Cao (Herb of Adnate Elder)

The Effect of Herba Sambuci Adnatae

Property

Pungent, sweet, warm; spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind and induce diuresis, activate blood and dredge meridians.

Indications

Fracture, rubella, rheumatic arthritis, nephritis, lumbago and leg pain, sprain.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.