青叶胆

Qing Ye Dan

Name

Qing Ye Dan (Herba Swertiae Mileensis)

Property

Bitter, sweet, cold; liver, gallbladder and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear away liver-fire and promote the secretion of bile, clear heat and promote diuresis.

Indications

Jaundice with dark urine, hypochondriac pain, flu, malaria, hepatitis, heat stranguria, urinary tract infection.

Dosage and administration

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

Cautions

It is contraindicated for deficiency-cold.