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Alocasia Macrorrhiza

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Name

Hai Yu (Common Alocasia Rhizome)

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  2. Hai Yu
  3. Common Alocasia Rhizome
  4. Rhizoma Alocasiae Macrorrhizae

The Effect of Alocasia Macrorrhiza

Property

Pungent, cold, toxic; heart, liver, gallbladder and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.

Indications

Typhoid fever of intestine, high fever; sores and boils for external application.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying with fresh product.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people.