木贼草

Mu Zei

Name

Mu Zei (Herba Equiseti Hiemalis)

Property

Pungent, bitter, slightly cold; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear and purge liver heat; disperse wind-heat, improve vision and remove nebula.

Indications

Eyes diseases due to liver heat or wind-heat; hematemesis or hemorroids.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 5~10 g.