Mao Er Shi

Name

Mao Er Shi (Decaisnea fargesii)

The Effect of Mao Er Shi

Property

Sweet, pungent, neutral; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, clear lung-heat, relieve cough.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, cough caused by tuberculosis, pruritus vulvae, anus eczema.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing, or pounded into juice for applying.