Radix Cudraniae
The Effect of Radix Cudraniae
Property
Bitter, cool.
Actions
Dispel wind and promote diuresis, activate blood and dredge meridians.
Indications
Sores and boils, amenorrhea, traumatic injury, jaundice, rheumatic arthritis, stranguria with turbid discharge, tympanites due to parasitosis, hemoptysis, internal lesion caused by overexertion.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~30 g, large dose can be 120 g with fresh product, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.