女萎

Name

Nv Wei (Stem of October clematis)

The Effect of 女萎

Property

Pungent, warm, slightly toxic; spleen, large intestine and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind and eliminate dampness, warm the spleen and stomach, regulate the flow of qi, induce diuresis, promote digestion.

Indications

Diarrhea with vomiting, dysentery, difficult urination, edema, rheumatic arthritis, borborygmus with abdominal pain.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

Do not take overdose.