鶴草芽

He Cao Ya

Name

He Cao Ya (Gemma Agrimoninae)

Property

Bitter, astringent, cool; liver, small intestine and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Expel parasites.

Indications

Taeniasis.

Dosage and administration

Pound into powder for swallowing, 30~45 g; 0.7~0.8 g/kg for chileren. It should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach.