玉蝴蝶

Name

Mu Hu Die (semen oroxyli)

The Effect of 玉蝴蝶

Property

Bitter, cold; liver and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Nourish the lung and soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach and promote tissue regeneration.

Indications

Cough, pharyngitis, sore throat, bronchitis, unhealing wound, aphonia, stomachache due to emotional depression and the hyperactive liver-qi attacking the stomach.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or made into powder, 1.5~3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for sprinking or applying.