蓼大青叶

Liao Da Qing Ye

Name

Liao Da Qing Ye (Folium Polygoni Tinctorii)

Property

Bitter, cold; heart and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and remove ecchymose.

Indications

Mumps, erysipelas, sores and boils, pharyngitis, cough and dyspnea due to lung-heat, measles, fever due to warm disease.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area with fresh product.