Pubescent Holly Root

Name

Mao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root)

1. 毛冬青
2. Mao Dong Qing
3. Radix Ilicis Pubescentis

The Effect of Pubescent Holly Root

Property

Bitter, astringent, cold; heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dredge meridians.

Indications

Burns and scalds, erysipelas, acute tonsillitis, cough and asthma due to lung-heat, cold due to wind-heat, apoplexy, hemiplegia, central retinitis, thromboangitis obliterans, swelling and aching of gum, Sores and boils, sore throat, obstruction of qi in the chest.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for applying.

Cautions

It is toxic，so avoid taking for a long time or overdose.