Fewflower Lysionotus Herb
Shi Diao Lan
Name
Shi Diao Lan (Herba lysionti)
Property
Bitter, warm; lung meridian entered.
Actions
Dispel wind and eliminate dampness, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, dissipate stasis and stimulate the menstrual flow.
Indications
Traumatic injury, dysmenorrhea, rheumatic arthritis, cough and dyspnea with excessive phlegm, abnormal menstruation.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.