San Jiao Pao

Name

San Jiao Pao (Balloon vine)

The Effect of San Jiao Pao

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and induce diuresis, cool blood and remove toxicity.

Indications

Jaundice, eczema, stranguria, snake bites, sores and boils, traumatic injury.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.