Dayflower
鸭跖草Malay: Rumput Aur
Commelina communis L.
Med + CookHeat-clearingDiureticSwelling-reducing
Family: Commelinaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, bland, slightly cold
Also known as: Bamboo Joint Herb, Bamboo Leaf Herb
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes urination and reduces swelling
Indications:
- Common cold
- Acute pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Dysentery
- Urethritis
- Nephritis edema
- Stye
- Carbuncles
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Whole plant 30-60g, decoct. External use as needed.
Acute jaundice hepatitis
Dayflower & lophatherum 30g each, plantain 24g, decoct
Cold, flu
Dayflower 60g, decoct
Acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis
Dayflower 30g, decoct. Or fresh 100g, crush and gargle juice frequently
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, bland, slightly cold
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Whole plant 30-60g, decoct. External use as needed.
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