Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae
The Effect of Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae
Property
Pungent, bitter, slightly cold, toxic; large intestine, small intestine, spleen and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Promote diuresis, eliminate phlegm, kill parasites and remove toxicity.
Indications
Edema, malaria, scrofula, sores and tinea, bacillary dysentery, osteomyelitis, cough and dyspnea.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill, powder or paste. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing, or made ointment or pounded into powder for applying.
Cations
It is contraindicated for qi and blood deficiency.