臭靈丹草

Name

Chou Ling Dan Cao (Herba Laggerae)

1. Chou Ling Dan Cao
2. 臭灵丹草
3. Herba Laggerae
4. Wingedtooth Laggera Herb

The Effect of 臭靈丹草

Property

Pungent, bitter, cold, toxic; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

Indications

Sore throat, cough due to lung-heat, cold due to wind-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

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