Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Hei Mian Ye (Fruticose Breyniae Leaf and Twig)
Name
Hei Mian Ye (Fruticose Breyniae Leaf and Twig)
The Effect of Hei Mian Ye
Property
Slightly bitter, cold, slightly toxic; liver and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and dampness, activate blood and remove toxicity.
Indications
Rheumatic arthritis, dermatitis, pruritus vulvae, dermatitis rhus, herpes zostor, eczema, abdominal pain with vomiting and diarrhea, hypogalactia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
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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