黄蜀葵花

Huang Shu Kui Hua

Name

Huang Shu Kui Hua (Abelmoschi Corolla)

Property

Sweet, cold; kidney and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear away damp-heat, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.

Indications

Stranguria, edema, hematemesis, nose bleeding, retained placenta, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis; burn due to hot liquid or fire, sores and boils for external application.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 10~30 g, or made into powder, 3~5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.