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苋子

苋实
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Name

Xian Shi (Seed of three-coloured amaranth)

  1. 苋实
  2. Semen Amaranthi Tricoloris
  3. Seed of three-coloured amaranth
  4. 莧子
  5. 莧菜子
  6. 莧實
  7. 苋菜子
  8. Xian Shi

The Effect of 苋子

Property

Sweet, cold; liver, large intestine and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear liver-fire, improve eyesight, induce diuresis, relax the bowels.

Indications

Difficult urination, constipation, nebula, glaucoma, chyluria, hematuresis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or pounded into powder.