冬淩草

冬凌草 Dong Ling Cao

Name

Dong Ling Cao (Herba Rabdosiae)

Property

Sweet, bitter, slightly cold.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and stop bleeding.

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis, sore throat, headache due to cold, chronic hepatitis, trachitis, snake and insect bites.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 30~60 g, or soaked in wine.