五味草

Name

Wu Wei Cao (Ecristate corydalis herb)

The Effect of 五味草

Property

Bitter, slightly cold; liver and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind, clear heat, alleviate pain, clear liver-heat and improve eyesight.

Indications

Hepatitis, hot eyes, nebula, toothache, cough caused by lung-heat, common cold caused by wind-heat, rheumatic arthritis, tuberculosis with hemoptysis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g.