Pinkhead Smartweed
石莽草Polygonum capitatum Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don.
MedicinalHeat-clearingDampness-drainingBlood-invigoratingPain-relieving
Family: Polygonaceae
Type: Perennial herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Bitter, pungent, cool
Also known as: Capitatum Knotweed, Sun Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat and drains dampness, invigorates blood and relieves pain
Indications:
- Dysentery
- Pyelonephritis
- Cystitis
- Urinary stones
- Rheumatic pain
- Bruises
- Mumps
- Carbuncles
- Eczema
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 15-30g. External: crush and apply, decoct to wash, or make paste.
Dysentery
Pinkhead smartweed 60g, decoct, take in 2 doses daily
Bruise swelling
Crush pinkhead smartweed, stir-fry with wine, apply externally
Blood in urine, cystitis
Fresh pinkhead smartweed 30g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, pungent, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 15-30g. External: crush and apply, decoct to wash, or make paste.
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