Longtube Ground Ivy Herb

Name

Lian Qian Cao (Herba Glechomae)

1. Lian Qian Cao
2. 连钱草
3. Herba Glechomae
4. 連錢草

The Effect of Longtube Ground Ivy Herb

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, slightly cold; liver, kidney and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis and treat stranguria, clear heat and remove toxicity, eliminate stasis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Jaundice due to damp-heat,traumatic injury, sores and boils, urolithiasis, heat stranguria.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying with fresh product.