Wild Peony
野牡丹Melastoma candidum D. Don
Med + CookAstringentHemostaticBlood-invigorating
Family: Melastomataceae
Type: Shrub
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sour, astringent, cool
Also known as: Pig Mother Berry
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, removes dampness, stops bleeding, invigorates blood
Indications:
- Enteritis
- Dysentery
- Bleeding
- Rheumatic bone pain
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct.
Dysentery
Wild peony & knotweed 30g each, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sour, astringent, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct.
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