Huang Teng

Name

Huang Teng (Caulis Fibraureae)

The Effect of 黄藤

Property

Bitter, cold; heart and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, purge fire and relax the bowels.

Indications

Swelling and pain of eyes, sores and boils, sore throat, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated for deficiency-cold in spleen and stomach.

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