小通草
小通草 is also named Xiao Tong Cao, Medulla Stachyuri
Xiao Tong Cao
Name
Xiao Tong Cao (Medulla Stachyuri)
Property
Sweet, bland, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Promote lactation, clear heat, promote diuresis.
Indications
Difficult urination, stranguria, hypogalactia.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 3~6 g.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women and qi deficiency without damp-heat.