Herba Tephrosiae Purpureae

Name

Hui Ye (Herba Tephrosiae Purpureae)

Sources

The drug is the dried entire herb of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. (family Leguminosae). growing in plains and hillsides, and distributed in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan of China.

The Effect of Herba Tephrosiae Purpureae

Property

Slightly bitter, cool, toxic; lung and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

It is used to relieve exterior syndrome and clear heat, invigorate the spleen and eliminate dampness, and to promote the flow of qi and relieve pain; for the treatment of cold due to wind-heat, indigestion, externally for eczema and dermatitis.

Root is used to clear away heat and remove stagnated food; for the treatment of indigestion, stomachache and abdominal pain.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.