Hong Lian

Name

Hong Lian (Herba Lagotis)

1. 洪连
2. Herba Lagotis
3. 洪連

The Effect of Hong Lian

Property

Bitter, sweet, cold; lung, heart and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and soothe the liver, promote circulation of blood and regulate menstruation.

Indications

Jaundice due to damp-heat, headache, dizziness, cough due to lung-heat, abnormal menstruation, fever with polydipsia, food and drug poisoning.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g, or made into powder or soaked in wine.