Melastoma
地稔Melastoma dodecandrum Lour.
Med + CookKidney-tonifyingBlood-nourishingHemostatic
Family: Melastomataceae
Type: Creeping small shrub
Parts Used: Whole plant, root, fruit
Nature & Flavor: Whole plant: sweet, astringent, cool
Also known as: Ground Red Flower, Ground Berry
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, invigorates blood, stops bleeding
Indications:
- High fever
- Toothache
- Jaundice
- Dysmenorrhea
- Uterine bleeding
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 15-30g.
Anemia, heavy periods
Melastoma fruit 15-30g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Whole plant: sweet, astringent, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant, root, fruit
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 15-30g.
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