Herb of Pygmy Arrowhead

Name

Ya She Tou (Herb of Pygmy Arrowhead)

1. 鸭舌头
2. 矮慈姑
3. Ya She Tou
4. 鴨舌頭
5. Herba Sagittariae Pygmaeae
6. Pygmy arrowhead herb

The Effect of Herb of Pygmy Arrowhead

Property

Bland, cold; spleen meridian entered.

Actions

Clear heat and relieve sore throat, eliminate dampness and remove toxicity.

Indications

Cough caused by lung-heat, sore throat, sores and boils, scalds, snake bites, eczema, painful urination.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.