Asian Plantain
车前草Plantago asiatica L.
Med + CookDiureticHeat-clearingEye-brightening
Family: Plantaginaceae
Type: Annual herb
Parts Used: Whole plant or seeds
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, cold
Also known as: Fifth Watch Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Promotes urination, clears heat, brightens eyes, resolves phlegm
Indications:
- Urinary retention
- Edema
- Jaundice
- Red eyes
- Cough
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 9-30g; fresh 30-60g.
Kidney stones
Fresh plantain & stone-breaker 30g each, decoct
Caution
Contraindicated for kidney-deficient spermatorrhea.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, cold
- Parts Used
- Whole plant or seeds
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 9-30g; fresh 30-60g.
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