浮萍

Naming

Fu Ping

Fu Ping (Herba Spirodelae)

Property

Pungent, cold; lung and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-heat, promote eruption of measles, stop itching, induce diuresis to alleviate edema.

Indications

Common cold due to wind-heat, unsmooth eruption of urticaria and itching, edema with oliguria.

Dosage and Administration

Decoct 3～10g. Proper dosage should be used for external use. Immerse and wash with the decoction.

Cautions

Not suitable for spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency.