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Di Gua Teng

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Name

Di Gua Teng (Stem and leaf of digua fig)

  1. 地瓜藤
  2. Caulis et Folium Fici Tikouae
  3. Stem and leaf of digua fig

The Effect of Di Gua Teng

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Clear heat, eliminate dampness, activate blood and remove toxicity.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, infantile indigestion, traumatic injury, edema, jaundice, haemorrhoids bleeding, dysentery, leucorrhea, amenorrhea, cough caused by wind-heat, sores and boils.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.