白马骨

Liu Yue Xue

Name

Liu Yue Xue (Snow of June Herb)

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind and promote diuresis, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Edema, dysentery, scrofula, leucorrhea, toothache, sore throat, swelling and pain of eyes, carbuncle, pain in waist and legs due to rheumatism.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 10~15 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying.