Herba Picriae
NameKu Xuan Shen (Herba Picriae)The Effect of Herba PicriaePropertyBitter, cold; lung, stomach and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.IndicationsCold due to wind-heat, sore throat, diarrhea, sores and boils, snake and insect bites, trau
Name
Ku Xuan Shen (Herba Picriae)
The Effect of Herba Picriae
Property
Bitter, cold; lung, stomach and liver meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.
Indications
Cold due to wind-heat, sore throat, diarrhea, sores and boils, snake and insect bites, traumatic injury, abdominal pain, mumps, pharyngitis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application.
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