Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Wo Ju: Chinese Herb Guide
莴苣
Name
Wo Ju (Lettuce)
The Effect of Wo Ju
Property
Bitter, sweet, cool; stomach and small intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Induce diuresis and promote lactation, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Difficult urination, urine with blood, sores and boils, snake and insect bites.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g. proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
Cautions
Do not eat too mach or for a long time.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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