Tong Cao

Name

Tong Cao (Tetrapanax Papyriferus)

The Effect of Tong Cao

Property

Sweet, bland and slightly cold; stomach and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation.

Indications

Edema, stranguria, postpartum, oligogalactia and agalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~12 g.

Cations

Used with caution for pregnant women.

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