莧菜
The Effect of 莧菜
Property
Sweet, slightly cold; large intestine and small intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, relax the bowels and induce diuresis.
Indications
Dysentery, constipation, difficult urination, sores and boils, snake and insect bites.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g, or made porridge. Proper dosage is for external applicationi, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of loose stool causing by spleen deficiency.