Xiao Tong Cao

Name

Xiao Tong Cao (Medulla Stachyuri)

1. 小通草
2. Medulla Stachyuri

The Effect of Xiao Tong Cao

Property

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

Actions

Promote lactation, clear heat, promote diuresis.

Indications

Difficult urination, stranguria, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and qi deficiency without damp-heat.