Chou Ling Dan Cao

Name

Chou Ling Dan Cao (Herba Laggerae)

1. 臭灵丹草
2. Herba Laggerae
3. 臭靈丹草
4. Wingedtooth Laggera Herb

The Effect of Chou Ling Dan Cao

Property

Pungent, bitter, cold, toxic; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

Indications

Sore throat, cough due to lung-heat, cold due to wind-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into juice or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.