黄蜀葵根
Name
Huang Shu Kui Gen (Root of Sunset Abelmoschus)
The Effect of 黄蜀葵根
Property
Sweet, bitter, cold; lung, kidney and bladder meridians entered.
Actions
Induce diuresis, disperse stasis, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.
Indications
Sores and boils, edema, mumps, stranguria, hypogalactia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into powder.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.