Si Ye Cao

Name

Si Ye Cao (Four-leaf clover)

The Effect of Si Ye Cao

Property

Sweet, bitter, neutral; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and promote diuresis, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Sores and boils, snake bites, infantile malnutrition, carcinoma, dysentery, traumatic injury, hemoptysis, urinary tract infection.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with fresh product.