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Cao Gu

草菇
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Name

Cao Gu (Straw mushroom)

  1. 草菇
  2. Straw mushroom

The Effect of Cao Gu

Property

Sweet, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and relieve summer-heat, tonify qi and blood, reduce blood pressure.

Indications

Dizziness, hypertension, weakness, polydipsia due to summer-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g or 30~90 g of the fresh, or cook it for eating.