Watershield
NameChun (Watershield)The Effect of WatershieldPropertySweet, cold; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and resolve swelling, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, jaundice and heat dysentery.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g, or made into soup. Prop
Name
Chun (Watershield)
The Effect of Watershield
Property
Sweet, cold; liver and spleen meridians entered.
Actions
Induce diuresis and resolve swelling, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Sores and boils, jaundice and heat dysentery.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, or made into soup. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with fresh radish.
Cations
Don’t take overdose.
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