Blue Porterweed
玉龙鞭Malay: Selasih Duyung
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl
MedicinalHeat-clearingDiureticStranguria-relieving
Family: Verbenaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Slightly bitter, cold
Also known as: False Valerian, Large Vervain
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes urination and relieves stranguria
Indications:
- Urinary infection or stones
- Rheumatic bone pain
- Pharyngitis
- Red swollen eyes
- Boils
- Bruise swelling
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External: crush and apply.
Pharyngitis
Fresh blue porterweed 60g, crush, extract juice, add sugar and gargle
Cystitis
Blue porterweed 30g, phyllanthus & oldenlandia 15g each, decoct
Red eyes
Blue porterweed & tasselflower 30g each, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Slightly bitter, cold
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External: crush and apply.
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