Lophatherum
淡竹叶Lophatherum gracile Brongn.
Med + CookHeart-fire-clearingIrritability-relievingDiuretic
Family: Poaceae
Type: Perennial herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, bland, cold, non-toxic
Also known as: Bamboo Leaf Ophiopogon
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heart fire, relieves irritability, promotes urination
Indications:
- Thirst from febrile disease
- Irritability
- Oral ulcers
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 6-10g.
Blood in urine
Lophatherum & imperata root 10g each, decoct
Caution
Not for weak spleen/stomach, not for pregnant women.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, bland, cold, non-toxic
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Poaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 6-10g.
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