Nature

Cold

Taste

Bitter and salty

Channels

Lung, Stomach and Kidney

Daily dose

3-12 g

Actions

• Cools the Blood
• Clears Empty-Heat without damaging Yin or Xue.
• Clears External Heat and stimulates urination.

Applications

• Fever
• Dysuria
• Hematuria
• Ulcers
• Throat inflammation and pain
• Snake bite

Contraindications

Due to its cardiotonic properties, avoid high doses (more than 15 g)