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星宿菜

星宿菜
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Name

Xing Xiu Cai (Fortune Loosestrife Herb)

  1. Fortune Loosestrife Herb
  2. Xing Xiu Cai
  3. Herba Lysimachiae Fortunei

The Effect of 星宿菜

Property

Bitter, astringent, neutral.

Actions

Activate blood, disperse stasis, induce diuresis and eliminate dampness.

Indications

Malaria, dysentery, jaundice, edema, scrofula, amenorrhea, rheumatic arthritis, traumatic injury, acute mastitis, swelling and pain of eyes.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.