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Ya She Cao

鸭舌草
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Name

Ya She Cao (Herba Monochoriae Vaginalis)

  1. 鸭舌草
  2. Herba Monochoriae Vaginalis
  3. Sheathed monochoria herb
  4. 鴨舌草

The Effect of Ya She Cao

Property

Bitter, cool.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Enteritis, dysentery, acute amygdalitis, erysipelas, deep-rooted boil, parulis.

Dosage and administeration

Decoct 15~24 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.