Shui Suo Yi

Name

Shui Suo Yi (Herba Hygrophilae Salicifoliae)

The Effect of Shui Suo Yi

Property

Sweet, slightly bitter, cool.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, dissipate stasis, resolve swelling.

Indications

Hematemesis, nose bleeding, whooping cough, mastitis, pharyngitis for oral taking; traumatic injury, snake bites, fracture for external application.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~30 g, or soaked in wine, or pounded into juice for drinking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of stomach-cold.