Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Gou Wei Cao (Green Bristlegrass Herb)
Name
Gou Wei Cao (Green Bristlegrass Herb)
The Effect of Herba Setariae Viridis
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.
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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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