鬼針草

Name

Gui Zhen Cao (Sticktight)

The Effect of 鬼針草

Property

Bitter, neutral; liver, spleen and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.

Indications

Sore throat, traumatic injury, acute appendicitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or double the dosage with fresh product, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.


鬼針草