Name
Qing Ye Dan (Herba Swertiae Mileensis)
Property
Bitter, sweet, cold; liver, gallbladder and bladder meridians entered.
Actions
Clear away liver-fire and promote the secretion of bile, clear heat and promote diuresis.
Indications
Jaundice with dark urine, hypochondriac pain, flu, malaria, Virus Hepatitis, heat stranguria, Urinary Tract Infection.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with fresh product or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated for deficiency-cold.