Huang Shu Kui Gen

Name

Huang Shu Kui Gen (Root of Sunset Abelmoschus)

1. 黄蜀葵根
2. Radix Abelmoschi Manihot
3. Root of Sunset Abelmoschus
4. 黃蜀葵根
5. Sunset Abelmoschus Root

The Effect of Huang Shu Kui Gen

Property

Sweet, bitter, cold; lung, kidney and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis, disperse stasis, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, edema, mumps, stranguria, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into powder.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.