Red Justicia
红丝线Malay: Daun Sambang Getih
Peristrophe roxburghiana (Schult.) Brem.
MedicinalCough-stoppingStasis-dispersingLung-clearing
Family: Acanthaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, bland, cool
Also known as: Mountain Blue, Red Blue, Red Thread Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears lungs and stops cough, disperses stasis and reduces swelling
Indications:
- TB hemoptysis
- Acute bronchitis
- Phlegm-fire cough
- Hematemesis
- Pneumonia
- Acute sprains
- Bruise swelling
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
Acute bronchitis (lung heat cough)
Red justicia & dendrobium 15g each, orchid & ophiopogon 10g each, decoct
TB hemoptysis
Red justicia 9-15g, decoct
Bruise swelling
Red justicia, crush, stir-fry with wine, apply externally
Caution
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, bland, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
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