Ma Sang Ye

Name

Ma Sang Ye (Leaf of Chinese Coriaria)

1. 马桑叶
2. Leaf of Chinese Coriaria
3. 馬桑葉
4. Folium Coriariae Sinicae

The Effect of Ma Sang Ye

Property

Pungent, bitter, cold, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and alleviate pain, kill parasites.

Indications

Sores and boils, traumatic injury, scalds and burns, scabies, tinea, haemorrhoids, impetigo.

Dosage and Administrations

Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women, children and weak people.