Shu Tou Fa

Name

Shu Tou Fa (Pterula umbrinella herb)

The Effect of Shu Tou Fa

Property

Bitter, cold, slightly toxic; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Resolve swelling and alleviate pain, relieve cough, reunion of fractured tendons and bones.

Indications

Fracture, traumatic injury, tuberculosis.

Dosage and Administrations

It is pounded into powder. 1.5~3 g of the powder is for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.