Distribution:
Zhejiang, Jiangsu,Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guanxi, Anhui, Fujian, and most part of Asia
Properties (characteristics):
Sweet, bland, cold, and slightly bitter and non-toxic
Channels (meridians) entered﹕
Heart, small intestine, stomach
Actions & Indications:
Eliminate irritability and clears heat. For mouth sores and inflamed gums due to heat and in heart and stomach channels. Clears damp heat and promotes urination. For unable to sleep due to heat irritation.
Medical Function:
Diuretic effect
lower fever
Chemical ingredients﹕
Contains triterpenoids: arundoin, cylindrin, taraxerol and friendlin.
Dosage per day:
9 ~ 18 g per day
Caution:
Do not use in patients with yangxu (yang deficient) or during pregnancy.