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Ji Gu Cao (Abrus Herb)

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鸡骨草: clear heat and remove toxicity, soothe the liver and dissipate blood stasis.

Ji Gu Cao (Abrus Herb)
Ji Gu Cao (Abrus Herb) — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Ji Gu Cao

Name

Ji Gu Cao (Abrus Herb)

The Effect of 鸡骨草

Property

Sweet, neutral, cool; heart, lung, stomach, liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, soothe the liver and dissipate blood stasis.

Indications

Hepatitis with jaundice, stomachache, scrofula, traumatic injury, acute mastitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with fresh product.

Cations

It is contraindicated for weak people with deficiency-cold.

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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