Lu Sun

Name

Lu Sun (Asparagus)

1. 芦笋
2. Asparagus
3. 蘆筍

The Effect of Lu Sun

Property

Sweet, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and promote the secretion of saliva, induce diuresis and treat stranguria.

Indications

Fever, stranguria, difficult urination, restlessness with thirst, pulmonary abscess, the consumptive lung disease.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or pounded into juice.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold in spleen and stomach.