茭白

Name

Jiao Bai (Scape of fewflower wildrice)

1. Jiao Bai
2. Scapo Zizaniae Caduciflorae
3. Scape of fewflower wildrice

The Effect of 茭白

Property

Sweet, cold; liver, spleen and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Remove heat-toxicity, relieve polydipsia, induce diuresis, relax the bowels.

Indications

Diabetes, jaundice, hot eyes, dysentery, polydipsia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency. Do not eat too much.