小通草

Name

Xiao Tong Cao (Medulla Stachyuri)

1. Xiao Tong Cao
2. Medulla Stachyuri

The Effect of 小通草

Property

Sweet, bland, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Promote lactation, clear heat, promote diuresis.

Indications

Difficult urination, stranguria, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and qi deficiency without damp-heat.