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Ruan Shui Huang Lian (Herb and root of multibranch meadowrue)

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软水黄连: it is used to clear heat and remove toxicity, to promote urination; for the treatment of conjunctivitis, dysentery, jaundice, sores and boils.

Ruan Shui Huang Lian (Herb and root of multibranch meadowrue)
Ruan Shui Huang Lian (Herb and root of multibranch meadowrue) — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

软水黄连

Name

Ruan Shui Huang Lian (Herba et Radix Thalictri Ramosi)

The Effect of 软水黄连

Property

Bitter, cold; liver and large intestine meridians entered.

Sources

The drug is the dried whole plant or root of Thalictrum ramosum Boivin (family Ranunculaceae). Growing in woods and shrubs, on hills, roadsides or brook sides, or at wet places, distributed in the west part of Hunan, the north part of Guangxi, Sichuan of China.

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It is used to clear heat and remove toxicity, to induce diuresis; for the treatment of conjunctivitis, dysentery, jaundice, sores and boils.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold in the spleen and stomach.

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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