Root of Japanese apricot

Name

Mei Gen (Root of Japanese apricot)

The Effect of Root of Japanese apricot

Property

Slightly bitter, slightly cold; liver and gallbladder meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Scrofula, wandering arthritis, cholecystitis, recurrent dysentery.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.