Damp-Excreting Anti-Icteric Herbs
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Ji Gu Cao
Quick answer
Ji Gu Cao: clear heat and remove toxicity, soothe the liver and dissipate blood stasis.
Name
Ji Gu Cao (Abrus Herb)
The Effect of Ji Gu Cao
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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