Asthma Weed
大飞扬草Malay: Gelang Susu
Euphorbia hirta L.
MedicinalHeat-clearingItch-stoppingLactation-promotingAstringent
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Slightly pungent, sour, cool
Also known as: Euphorbia, Large Milky Herb, White Milky Herb
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, astringes and stops itching, promotes lactation
Indications:
- Enteritis
- Dysentery
- Vaginal trichomoniasis
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Shingles
- Childhood scalp sores
- Athlete's foot
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Whole plant 15-30g, decoct. External: fresh plant, crush and apply or wash.
Bacterial dysentery, acute enteritis
Asthma weed 30g, decoct
Childhood scalp sores
Fresh asthma weed, decoct and wash affected area
Shingles
Fresh asthma weed, crush, extract juice, add realgar 2g, mix and apply
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Slightly pungent, sour, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Whole plant 15-30g, decoct. External: fresh plant, crush and apply or wash.
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