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Shi Cao

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NameShi Cao (Alpine Yarrow Herb)The Effect of Shi CaoPropertyBitter, sour, neutral; lung, spleen and bladder meridians entered.ActionsRemove toxicity and promote diuresis, activate blood and alleviate pain.IndicationsDiarrhea, snake and insect bites, sore throat, tonsillitis, morbid leucorrhea due t

Shi Cao
Shi Cao — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Shi Cao

Name

Shi Cao (Alpine Yarrow Herb)

The Effect of Shi Cao

Property

Bitter, sour, neutral; lung, spleen and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Remove toxicity and promote diuresis, activate blood and alleviate pain.

Indications

Diarrhea, snake and insect bites, sore throat, tonsillitis, morbid leucorrhea due to dampness and heat, heat strangury, acute appendicitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying.

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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