Longtube Ground Ivy Herb

Lian Qian Cao

Name

Lian Qian Cao (Herba Glechomae)

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, slightly cold; liver, kidney and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis and treat stranguria, clear heat and remove toxicity, eliminate stasis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Jaundice due to damp-heat,traumatic injury, sores and boils, urolithiasis, heat stranguria.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying with fresh product.