Lantana
五色梅Malay: Bunga Tahi Ayam
Lantana camara L.
MedicinalWind-dispellingHeat-clearingBlood-invigoratingItch-stopping
Family: Verbenaceae
Type: Shrub
Parts Used: Root, leaves, flowers
Nature & Flavor: Root: sweet, bitter, cold. Leaf: pungent, cool. Flower: sweet, bland, cool
Also known as: Five-color Flower, Lantana, Stinky Grass, Wish Flower
Properties & Functions
Functions: Root: dispels wind-damp, clears heat, invigorates blood. Leaf: reduces swelling, detoxifies. Flower: clears heat, stops bleeding
Indications:
- High fever
- Persistent fever
- Lymphadenitis
- Rheumatic bone pain
- Eczema/dermatitis
- Itchy skin
- Bruises
- TB hemoptysis
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Root 30-60g, flower 3-6g, decoct. Branches/leaves external use.
Flu, persistent high fever
Dried lantana root 30-50g, decoct
Rheumatic bone pain
Lantana root & sida root 30g each, decoct with wine and water
TB hemoptysis
Lantana flowers 6-10g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Root: sweet, bitter, cold. Leaf: pungent, cool. Flower: sweet, bland, cool
- Parts Used
- Root, leaves, flowers
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Root 30-60g, flower 3-6g, decoct. Branches/leaves external use.
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