Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Gou Wei Cao: Chinese Herb Guide
Green Bristlegrass Herb
狗尾草
Name
Gou Wei Cao (Green Bristlegrass Herb)
The Effect of Gou Wei Cao
Property
Bland, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Clear liver-fire, improve eyesight, bring down a fever and expel dampness.
Indications
Infantile malnutrition, jaundice, sores and boils, tinea, swelling and pain of eyes.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying on the affected area.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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