菥冥

Xi Mi

Name

Xi Ming (Herba Thlaspis)

Property

Pungent, slightly cold; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear liver-fire and improve eyesight, harmonize the stomach and spleen and promote diuresis, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Abdominal distension, edema, sores and boils, morbid leucorrhea, swelling and pain of eyes, hypochondriac pain, acute appendicitis.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 10~30 g. Double the dosage when using the fresh product.