Shui Fei Ji

Shui Fei Ji

Name

Shui Fei Ji (Fructus Silybi)

Property

Bitter, cool; liver and gallbladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, soothe the liver and promote the secretion of bile.

Indications

chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, cholelithiasis and cholangitis.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~15 g, or made into pills, powder or capsules.