Name
Chong Lou (Rhizoma Paridis)
Property
Bitter, slightly cold; slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity; relieve swelling and pain; cool liver and stop convulsions.
Indications
Abscess, deep-rooted boils and sores; venomous snake bite; throat obstruction with swelling pain; Infantile Convulsions, due to high fever; traumatic injury; traumatic bleeding.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 5~10 g. Proper dosage is for topical administration.
Cations
It is contraindicated to the pregnant women.