Catechu

Catechu is also named 儿茶, 兒茶, Er Cha
ErCha
ErCha

Name

Er Cha (Catechu)

Property

Bitter, astringent, lightly cold; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Activate blood and cure trauma, stop bleeding, promote regeneration and heal wound.

Indications

Traumatic congestion and swelling, bleeding, sore and abscess, eczema.

Dosage and administration

Decoct wrapped 1~3 g. Mostly made pill and powder. A suitable dose for external application.