槲寄生

Hu Ji Sheng

Name

Hu Ji Sheng (Herba Visci)

Property

Bitter, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, tonify the liver and kidney, strengthen the tendons and bones, prevent miscarriage.

Indications

Dizziness, rheumatoid arthritis, sores and weakness of waist and knees, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, threatened abortion, weakness of tendons and bones.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 10~15 g, or made into pill or powder, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application.