Stranguria-Relieving Diuretics
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Geng Tong Cao
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Geng Tong Cao: clear heat and eliminate dampness, treat strangury and promote lactation.

Name
Geng Tong Cao (Common Aeschynomene Stem-xylem)
The Effect of Geng Tong Cao
Property
Bland, slightly bitter, cool, neutral; liver and bladder meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and eliminate dampness, treat stranguria and promote lactation.
Indications
Edema, heat stranguria, difficult urination, oligogalactia, polydypsia due to calentura.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~15 g.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of excessive urine.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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