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Garden lettuce stem and leaf

白苣
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Name

Bai Ju (Garden lettuce stem and leaf)

  1. 白苣
  2. Sheng Cai
  3. 生菜
  4. Bai Ju
  5. Caulis et Folium Lactucae Sativae
  6. Stem and leaf of garden lettuce

The Effect of Garden lettuce stem and leaf

Property

Bitter, cold; stomach and intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve thirst.

Indications

Sores and swelling caused by heat-toxin, thirst.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for applying.

Cautions

It is forbidden eating after birth.