Ku Xuan Shen
NameKu Xuan Shen (Herba Picriae)The Effect of Ku Xuan ShenPropertyBitter, 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, traum
Name
Ku Xuan Shen (Herba Picriae)
The Effect of Ku Xuan Shen
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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