Malaysian False Pimpernel
母草Lindernia crustacea (L.) F. Muell.
MedicinalHeat-clearingDampness-drainingSwelling-reducing
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Slightly bitter, cool
Also known as: Square Grass, Menstruation-regulating Grass, Qi-pain Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes urination and reduces swelling
Indications:
- Wind-heat cold
- Dysentery
- Enteritis
- Nephritis edema
- Leukorrhea
- Carbuncles
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply or wash.
Cold with fever
False pimpernel 30g decoct, or fresh 60-90g crush and take juice
Chronic bacillary dysentery
Fresh false pimpernel 60-90g, fresh phoenix-tail fern & wild amaranth 30g each, decoct
Carbuncles and swelling
Fresh false pimpernel 60g, decoct with half wine half water; apply residue externally
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Slightly bitter, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply or wash.
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