Dosage1.5-3g, 1g powder |
Actions1. Drains water downward & drives out congested fluid: for relatively moderate accumulation of fluids in the chest & flanks with such symptoms as labored breathing, dull pain in the lateral aspect of the chest, expectoration of thick sputum, & a thick, greasy tongue coating. 2 Reduces swelling & dissipates nodules: applied topically for red, swollen, painful, toxic sores or scrofula. |
MeridiansKidney, Large Intestine, Lung |
CautionsContraindicated during pregnancy & in cases of edema associated with cold from deficiency. Use wuth caution in weak patients. Traditionally this herb was considered incompatible with gan cao. Toxic. |