Herba Lamiophlomis

Du Yi Wei

Name

Du Yi Wei (Herba Lamiophlomis)

Property

Sweet, bitter, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Activate blood and stop bleeding, dispel wind and alleviate pain.

Indications

Traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, traumatic hemorrhage, grasserie.

Dosage and administration

Used in powder or soaked in wine, 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area with fresh product.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and people without stasis.