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Chinese silvergrass root

Name

Mang Gen (Chinese silvergrass root)

  1. 芒根
  2. Mang Gen
  3. Radix Miscanthi Sinensis

The Effect of Chinese silvergrass root

Property

Sweet, neutral.

Actions

Relieve cough, induce diuresis, activate blood and relieve thrist.

Indications

Cough, leucorrhea, thrist caused by fever, difficult urination, amenorrhea caused by exhaustion or lesion of the five internal organs.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~18 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.