Dogbane Leaf

Luo Bu Ma Ye

Fresh Luo Bu Ma Ye

Name

Luo Bu Ma Ye (Dogbane Leaf)

Property

Sweet, bitter, cool; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Clear heat and decrease blood pressure, strengthen the heart and induce diuresis.

Indications

Hypertension, heart disease, neurasthenia, abdominal distension due to hepatitis, dropsy due to nephritis.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~10 g; soak in hot water as tea drinking alone.

Cations

It is contraindicated for chronic convulsion with spleen deficiency.