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梗通草

梗通草
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Name

Geng Tong Cao (Common Aeschynomene Stem-xylem)

  1. Geng Tong Cao
  2. Common Aeschynomene Stem-xylem

The Effect of 梗通草

Property

Bland, slightly bitter, cool, neutral; liver and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and eliminate dampness, treat stranguria and promote lactation.

Indications

Edema, heat stranguria, difficult urination, oligogalactia, polydypsia due to calentura.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of excessive urine.