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绞股蓝

Jiao Gu Lan
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Name

Jiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb)

  1. Jiao Gu Lan
  2. Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb
  3. 七叶胆
  4. 絞股藍
  5. Herba Gynostemmatis

The Effect of 绞股蓝

Property

Slightly sweet, bitter, cool; lung, spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, stop cough and eliminate phlegm.

Indications

Restlessness, insomnia, hypertension, virus hepatitis, hyperlipidaemia, chronic bronchitis, chronic gastroenteritis, dizziness, digestive cancers.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g or make into powder, or make tea. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.