Name
Yang Tao (Fruit of Carambola)
The Effect of Yang Tao
Property
Sour, sweet, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat, promote the secretion of saliva, induce diuresis and remove toxicity.
Indications
Toothache, sore throat, polydipsia, cough due to wind-heat, urolithiasis, oral ulceration.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g, or eat the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for ear-dropping.
Cautions
Do not take too much.