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Ji Yu Dan

Name

Ji Yu Dan (Maesa perlarius)

  1. 鲫鱼胆
  2. Maesa perlarius
  3. 鯽魚膽

The Effect of Ji Yu Dan

Property

Bitter, cold, toxic; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, improve eyesight, kill parasites and astringe wound.

Indications

Diabetes, sores, wet sore.

Dosage and Administrations

It is taken with other medicine for oral use. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or eye dropping.

Cautions

It is toxic, so avoid taking directly。 It is contraindicated in case of hepatic and renal insufficiency.