Hornwort herb
Name
Xi Cao (Hornwort herb)
Sources
The drug is the dried whole herb of Ceratophyllum demersum L. (family Ceratophyllaceae),
The Effect of Hornwort herb
Actions
Cool blood to stop bleeding, clear heat and induce diuresis.
Indications
Hemoptysis, hematemesis caused by blood-heat, pyretic stranguria.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6 g, or made into powder.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in case of loose stool and bleeding caused by deficiency-cold.