Nature
Cold
Taste
Bitter
Channels
Bladder, Heart, Liver, Large Intestine and Small Intestine
Daily dose
3-9 g
Actions and indications
- Clears Heat and drains Dampness.
- Disperses Wind.
- Relieves itching.
- Eliminates parasites
Applications
- Jaundice
- Dysentery
- Leukorrhea
- Ulcers
- Pruritus
- Haemorrhage
- Oedema
Contraindications
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency pattern