淡竹叶
Lophatherum
淡竹叶dàn zhú yè · Lophatherum gracile
Category
clear Heat, drain Fire
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet, bland
Meridians
Heart, Stomach, Small Intestine
Dosage
6–9 g
Functions
clears Heat and drains Fire, especially from the Heart promotes urination and clears Heat from the Small Intestine
Indications
Heat with irritability and thirst; mouth and tongue sores scanty, dark, painful urination from Heart Heat draining to the Small Intestine
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated in the absence of Heat and during pregnancy
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.