Gang Ban Gui -杠板归 - Herba Polygoni Perfoliati
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Polygoni Perfoliati |
| Common English: | Perfoliote Knotweed Herb |
Category
Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics)Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify
Properties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Sour Bitter | Neutral Slightly Cold | Lung Small Intestine Bladder | 9-30g |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat and eliminates toxicity | Pharyngitis, herpes zoster, Chuang Yung, skin eruptions, eczema, scabies, scrofula, jaundice, pertussis, sore throat, cough due to Lung Heat, snake and insect bites |
Promotes diuresis and disperses swelling | Diarrhea, Dysentery, Edema, Enteritis, Erysipelas, Malaria, Nephritis, Oliguria, Turbid urine, Urinary difficulty |
Invigorates the Blood | Blood Stagnation |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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