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絞股藍

Jiao Gu Lan
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Name

Jiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb)

  1. Jiao Gu Lan
  2. 绞股蓝
  3. Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb
  4. 七叶胆
  5. Herba Gynostemmatis

The Effect of 絞股藍

Property

Slightly sweet, bitter, cool; lung, spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, stop cough and eliminate phlegm.

Indications

Restlessness, insomnia, hypertension, virus hepatitis, hyperlipidaemia, chronic bronchitis, chronic gastroenteritis, dizziness, digestive cancers.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g or make into powder, or make tea. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.