Herba Cichorii

Ju Ju

Name

Ju Ju (Herba Cichorii)

Property

Slightly bitter, salty, cold; liver and gallbladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear liver-fire and promote the secretion of bile, strengthen the stomach and promote digestion, promote diuresis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Jaundice due to dampness and heat, stomachache, poor appetite, edema due to nephritis.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.