Name
Gou She Cao (Kirilow Groundsel Herb)
The Effect of 狗舌草
Property
Bitter, cold.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and resolve swelling, kill parasites.
Indications
Traumatic injury, eczema, urinary tract infection, scabies, stomatitis, trichomonas vaginalis, nephritis dropsy, sores and boils.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or double the dosage with fresh product. It also can be made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying with fresh product.