Herba Violae Collinae

Name

Di He Tao (Herb of Hairyfruit Violet)

1. 地核桃
2. Herb of Hairyfruit Violet
3. Di He Tao

The Effect of Herba Violae Collinae

Property

Pungent, bitter, cold; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, disperse stasis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Sores and boils, traumatic injury, incised wound, pulmonary abscess, exogenous cough.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g or 15~30 g with the fresh, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.