Xing Ye

Name

Xing Ye (Leaf of Apricot)

The Effect of Xing Ye

Property

Pungent, bitter, slightly cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind and eliminate dampness, improve eyesight.

Indications

Edema, sores and boils, scrofula, skin itching, eye disease with excessive tears.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~10 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.