Puncturevine caltrap herb

Name

Ji Li Miao (Herb of Puncturevine Caltrop)

The Effect of Puncturevine caltrap herb

Property

Pungent, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, relieve itching and treat carbuncles.

Indications

Scabies, sores and boils, pruritus, diarrhea with vomiting, stuffy nose with rhinorrhea, damage of spleen and stomach qi caused by summer-heat and dampness.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded or made into paste for applying.