Chinese name:

Source:

Lophatheri Herba - stem

Nature:

• cool

Taste:

• sweet, bland

Tropism:

• heart
• stomach
• small intestine (lungs, kidneys)

Direction of action:

• descending

Effects:

• clears heat
• eliminates irritability
• treats Re Lin

Dosage:

• 6 – 9 g, standardly 6 g

Contraindications:

• do not use if symptoms of excess or damp heat are not present, also in cases of cold due to deficiency and during pregnancy. During administration, do not consume sour or spicy foods, garlic, lard, or alcohol