Achyranthes Aspera
Achyranthes Aspera: activate blood and dissipate blood stasis, dispel dampness and promote diuresis, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Name
Tu Niu Xi (Achyranthes Aspera)
The Effect of Achyranthes Aspera
Property
Bitter, sour, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood and dissipate blood stasis, dispel dampness and promote diuresis, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Stranguria, abdominal mass, urine with blood, malaria, edema, dysentery, traumatic injury, diphtheria, barbiers, rheumatoid arthritis, amenorrhea, sores.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g or 30~60 g of fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or pounded into juice for ear drop, or pounded into powder for puffing through throat.
Cations
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
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