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Han Cai

蔊菜
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Name

Han Cai (Herba Rorippae)

  1. 蔊菜
  2. Herba Rorippae
  3. Indian Rorippa Herb

The Effect of Han Cai

Property

Pungent, warm; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel phlegm, relieve cough, release exterior, activate blood, remove toxicity, eliminate dampness and treat jaundice.

Indications

Sore throat, jaundice, edema, amenorrhea, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, sores and boils, adequate eruption of measles, phlegm and asthma with cough, cold with fever, dermatitis rhus.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g, or double the dosage with fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is incompatible with Huang Jing Ye.