Bulb of Chinese cardiocrinum

Name

Shui Bai He (Chinese cardiocrinum bulb)

1. 水百合
2. Shui Bai He
3. Chinese cardiocrinum bulb
4. Bulbus Cardiocrini Cathayanti

The Effect of Bulb of Chinese cardiocrinum

Property

Cold, bitter, slightly sweet.

Actions

Clear lung-heat, relieve cough, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Acute mastitis, discharging ear, cold, cough caused by lung-heat, hematemesis, nasosinusitis, unknown carbuncle.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.