黄蜀葵子

Name

Huang Shu Kui Zi (Sunset Abelmoschus Seed)

The Effect of 黄蜀葵子

Property

Sweet, cold; spleen meridian entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis, resolve swelling and promote lactation.

Indications

Difficult urination, edema, sores and boils, traumatic injury, heat stranguria, lithangiuria, constipation, agalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.