Qing Yu Dan Cao

Name

Qing Yu Dan Cao (Japanese tripterospermum herb)

1. 青鱼胆草
2. Japanese tripterospermum herb
3. 青魚膽草

The Effect of Qing Yu Dan Cao

Property

Pungent, bitter, cool; lung, liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind, clear heat, strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness and kill parasites.

Indications

Jaundice, rheumatic arthritis, cough caused by wind-heat, ascariasis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or soaked in wine, or made into porridge. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.