儿茶

Name

Er Cha (Catechu)

The Effect of 儿茶

Property

Bitter, astringent, lightly cold; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Activate blood and cure trauma, stop bleeding, promote regeneration and heal wound.

Indications

Traumatic congestion and swelling, bleeding, sore and abscess, eczema.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct wrapped 1~3 g. Mostly made pill and powder. A suitable dose for external application.