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Creeping Dichondra Herb

小金钱草
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Name

Xiao Jin Qian Cao (Creeping Dichondra Herb)

  1. 小金钱草
  2. Xiao Jin Qian Cao
  3. 马蹄金
  4. 小金錢草
  5. Herba Dichondrae Repentis

The Effect of Creeping Dichondra Herb

Property

Bitter, pungent, cool; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and activate blood.

Indications

Jaundice, dysentery, edema, sores and boils, traumatic injury, gonorrhea, urolithiasis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g, or 30~60 g with fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying.