竹葉卷心

竹叶心

Name

Zhu Ye Xin (Tender Lophatherum Leaf)

Property

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

Actions

Clear away heart-fire and relieve restlessness, promote diuresis and remove toxicity.

Indications

scanty dark urine, burns and scalds, polydipsia due to heat disease.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~12 g. Stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into powder for external application.