Tetrapanax Papyriferus

Tong Cao

Bai Tong Cao 白通草 Ricepaper Pith

NameTong Cao (Tetrapanax Papyriferus)The Effect of Tong CaoPropertySweet, bland and slightly cold; stomach and lung meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation.IndicationsEdema, stranguria, postpartum, oligogalactia and agalactia.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6

Stranguria-Relieving Diuretics

通草

Tong Cao Bai Tong Cao 白通草

NameTong Cao (Tetrapanax Papyriferus)The Effect of 通草PropertySweet, bland and slightly cold; stomach and lung meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation.IndicationsEdema, stranguria, postpartum, oligogalactia and agalactia.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~12 g.