Zui Yu Cao

Name

Zui Yu Cao (Lindley Butterflybush Herb)

1. 醉鱼草
2. Lindley Butterflybush Herb
3. 醉魚草
4. Herba Buddlejae Lindleyanae

The Effect of Zui Yu Cao

Property

Slightly pungent, bitter, warm, toxic.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, kill parasites, activate blood.

Indications

Asthma, traumatic injury, scrofula, mumps, traumatic bleeding, cough, rheumatic arthritis, ascariasis, ancylostomiasis, influenza.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.