Dosage10-15g, dissolve in hot water or herbal decoction immediately before administration |
ActionsPurges accumulation & guides out stagnantion: for heat in the Stomach & Intestines with constipation, it moistens dryness & softens hardness; clears heat & reduces swelling: for red, swollen painful eyes; painful swollen ulcerated mouth or throat; & red, swollen skin lesions including breast problems. |
MeridiansStomach, Large Intestine |
CautionsContraindicated in patients who have deficiency & cold of spleen & stomach, or are pregnant; used topically for breast abscess in a nursing mother may decrease or terminate lactation |