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Sunset Abelmoschus Seed

黄蜀葵子
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Name

Huang Shu Kui Zi (Sunset Abelmoschus Seed)

  1. 黄蜀葵子
  2. Huang Shu Kui Zi
  3. 黃蜀葵子

The Effect of Sunset Abelmoschus Seed

Property

Sweet, cold; spleen meridian entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis, resolve swelling and promote lactation.

Indications

Difficult urination, edema, sores and boils, traumatic injury, heat stranguria, lithangiuria, constipation, agalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.