沼生蔊菜

Name

Zhao Sheng Han Cai (Rorippae lslandicae Herba)

Sources

The drug is the dried whole herb of Rorippa islandica (()ed.)Borb. (family Cruciferae) , growing on mountain lands, roadsides and field sides, in rock sutures, wet places of ditches; distributed in Northeast, Northwest and Southwest of China.

The Effect of 沼生蔊菜

Actions

It is used to clear away heat and promote diuresis, to counteract toxicity and relieve swelling; for the treatment of edema, jaundice, gonorrhea,hydroperitoneum, sore throat, carbuncles, burns and scalds.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

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