Name
Ju Ju (Herba Cichorii)
The Effect of Herba Cichorii
Property
Slightly bitter, salty, cold; liver and gallbladder meridians entered.
Actions
Clear liver-fire and promote the secretion of bile, strengthen the stomach and promote digestion, promote diuresis and resolve swelling.
Indications
Jaundice due to dampness and heat, stomachache, poor appetite, edema due to nephritis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.