Sunset Abelmoschus Root

Name

Huang Shu Kui Gen (Root of Sunset Abelmoschus)

The Effect of Sunset Abelmoschus Root

Property

Sweet, bitter, cold; lung, kidney and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis, disperse stasis, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, edema, mumps, stranguria, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into powder.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.