桃葉

Name

Tao Ye (Peach Leaf)

The Effect of 桃葉

Property

Bitter, neutral; spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind, clear heat, kill parasites.

Indications

Headache, malaria, eczema, sores and boils, tinea, wandering arthritis, wind syndrome of head.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.