菊苣
菊苣 is also named Ju Ju , Herba Cichorii
Ju Ju
Name
Ju Ju (Herba Cichorii)
Property
Slightly bitter, salty, cold; liver and gallbladder meridians entered.
Actions
Clear liver-fire and promote the secretion of bile, strengthen the stomach and promote digestion, promote diuresis and resolve swelling.
Indications
Jaundice due to dampness and heat, stomachache, poor appetite, edema due to nephritis.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.