Herba Pholidotae Chinensis

Name

Shi Xian Tao (Chinese Pholidota Herb)

1. 石仙桃
2. Chinese Pholidota Herb
3. Shi Xian Tao

The Effect of Herba Pholidotae Chinensis

Property

Bitter, slightly sour, cool; lung and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and nourish yin, moisten the lung and remove toxicity.

Indications

Cold, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, cough due to lung heat, chronic osteomyelitis, acute gastroenteritis,hemoptysis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or 15~60 g with the fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area.