Name
Da Qing Yan (Halitum)
Property
Salty, cold; heart, kidney and bladder meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and cool blood, improve eyesight and moisten dryness.
Indications
Hematemesis, urine with blood, bleeding gums, sore gums, toothache, dry stool, swelling and pain of eyes, Blepharitis.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 1.2~2.5 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for tooth-brushing, mouthwash or eye-washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to people with edema.