Medulla Tetrapanacis

Name

Tong Cao (Tetrapanax Papyriferus)

1. Tong Cao
2. Tetrapanax Papyriferus
3. 通草
4. Ricepaperplant Pith
5. Ricepaper Pith
6. 白通草
7. Bai Tong Cao

The Effect of Medulla Tetrapanacis

Property

Sweet, bland and slightly cold; stomach and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation.

Indications

Edema, stranguria, postpartum, oligogalactia and agalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~12 g.

Cations

Used with caution for pregnant women.