Xie Cao
NameXie Cao (Valerian Root)The Effect of Xie CaoPropertyPungent, bitter, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.ActionsInduce tranquilization, stop bleeding and alleviate pain.IndicationsIrregular menstruation, traumatic injury, lumbago, neurasthenia, dyspepsia.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9
Name
The Effect of Xie Cao
Property
Pungent, bitter, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Induce tranquilization, stop bleeding and alleviate pain.
Indications
Irregular menstruation, traumatic injury, lumbago, neurasthenia, dyspepsia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g, or made into powder or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cations
It is contraindicated to weak people with yin deficiency.
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