马尾连

Name

Ma Wei Lian (Meadowrue Root and Rhizome)

1. Ma Wei Lian
2. Meadowrue Root and Rhizome
3. 馬尾連
4. Radix et Rhizoma Thalictri

The Effect of 马尾连

Property

Bitter, cold; liver, heart and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and dry dampness, remove toxicity.

Indications

Dysentery, cold, sores and boils, measles, infective hepatitis, enteritis, conjunctivitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~15 g, or made into powder or electuary. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with fresh product, or decocted for washing, or made ointment.

Cations

It is contraindicated for deficiency-cold in spleen and stomach.