Hedyotis
耳草Malay: Rumput Mutiara
Hedyotis auricularia L.
MedicinalHeat-clearingDetoxifyingBlood-coolingSwelling-reducing
Family: Rubiaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Bitter, cool
Also known as: Joint Flower, Crucian Gall Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, cools blood and reduces swelling
Indications:
- Common cold with fever
- Lung heat cough
- Sore throat
- Enteritis
- Dysentery
- Mastitis
- Acute jaundice hepatitis
- Eczema
- Carbuncles and boils
- Venomous snake bites
- Bruises and injuries
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External use as needed, crush fresh plant and apply.
Common cold with fever
Hedyotis 15g, gourd tea 30g, decoct
Pharyngitis
Hedyotis 15g, decoct and take
Dysentery
Hedyotis 15g, decoct with white sugar
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External use as needed, crush fresh plant and apply.
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