马蹄金

Name

Xiao Jin Qian Cao (Creeping Dichondra Herb)

The Effect of 马蹄金

Property

Bitter, pungent, cool; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and activate blood.

Indications

Jaundice, dysentery, edema, sores and boils, traumatic injury, gonorrhea, urolithiasis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g, or 30~60 g with fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying.