Radix Ampelopsis

Bai Lian

Name

Bai Lian (Radix Ampelopsis)

Property

Bitter, pungent, slightly cold; heart and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity; cure abscess and dissipate nodulation; promote tissues regernation and heal sores.

Indications

Sores and abscess, scrofula, subcutaneous nodule; burn due to hot liquid or fire, rhagadia of the hand and foot.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 4.5~9 g. Proper dosage is for topical washing after decocting or applying after pounding into fine powder.

Cations

It should be avoided using in treating patients with deficiency cold of spleen and stomach. It is antagonistic to Wu Tou.