白茅根
imperata rhizome
白茅根bái máo gēn · Imperata cylindrica
Category
stop Bleeding
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet
Meridians
Lung, Stomach, Bladder
Dosage
15–30 g
in broth
Functions
cools the blood, stops bleeding clears heat, promotes urination
Indications
heat-related bleeding (nosebleeds, blood in the urine) heat and thirst heat-induced edema and dysuria, jaundice
Contraindications
bleeding caused by cold and emptiness
Notes
Sweet root: gently cools the blood during “hot” bleeding and, at the same time, helps eliminate heat through the urine—which is helpful when there is blood in the urine. Family: Grasses (Poaceae) Part used: rhizome Active constituents: polysaccharides, triterpenes
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.