Tong Cao

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.

Stranguria-Relieving Diuretics

Tetrapanax Papyriferus

Tong Cao Bai Tong Cao 白通草

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