Shui Ku Mai

Name

Shui Ku Mai (Herba Veronicae Anagallis-Aquaticae)

The Effect of Shui Ku Mai

Property

Bitter, cool; lung, liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and eliminate dampness, stop bleeding and dissipate stasis.

Indications

Abnormal menstruation, traumatic injury, hernia, bloody stranguria, dysentery, cold, laryngalgia, deep-rooted boil, hemoptysis due to overexertion.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into powder for taking with water. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying or laryngeal insufflation.