Hu Tui Zi Ye

Name

Hu Tui Zi Ye (Thorny Elaeagnus Leaf)

1. 胡颓子叶
2. Thorny Elaeagnus Leaf
3. 胡頹子葉
4. Folium Elaeagni

The Effect of Hu Tui Zi Ye

Property

Sour, slightly warm; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Stop cough and relieve dyspnea.

Indications

Cough and dyspnea, traumatic hemorrhage, sores and boils, hemoptysis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g or pound into powder, 2~3 g per time. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.