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牛西西叶

Name

Niu Xi Xi Ye (Leaf of patience dock)

  1. Folium Rumicis Patientiae
  2. Leaf of patience dock
  3. Niu Xi Xi Ye
  4. 牛西西葉

The Effect of 牛西西叶

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Expel wind and relieve itching, astringe wound, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sore throat, scalds and burns, pruritus.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

Do not take overdose.