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沙糖根

Name

Sha Tang Gen (Capitellate hedyotis herb)

  1. Sha Tang Gen
  2. Capitellate hedyotis herb
  3. Herba Hedyotis Capitellatae

The Effect of 沙糖根

Property

Bland, warm; liver, spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Expel cold and dredge meridians, tonify blood, prevent malaria.

Indications

Malaria, irregular menstruation, dry cough, fracture, oligogalactia, dermatitis rhus, affection of exotenous wind-cold.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with the fresh oe decocted for washing.