枇杷根

Name

Pi Pa Gen (Loquat Root)

The Effect of 枇杷根

Property

Bitter, neutral; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Clear lung-heat, relieve cough, promote the secretion of milk, eliminate dampness.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, cough caused by consumptive disease, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~30 g, or double the dosage with the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.