Chamber Bitter
珍珠草Malay: Dukung Anak
Phyllanthus urinaria L.
MedicinalLiver-clearingEye-brighteningDiureticMalnutrition-resolving
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Type: Herbaceous plant
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, slightly bitter, cool
Also known as: Pearl Under Leaf, Night-closing Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears liver and brightens eyes, drains dampness and promotes urination, resolves childhood malnutrition
Indications:
- Conjunctivitis
- Hepatitis
- Enteritis/dysentery
- Nephritis edema
- Urinary tract infection
- Childhood malnutrition
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct.
Enteritis, dysentery
Chamber bitter & honeysuckle vine 30g each, decoct in 2-3 doses
Acute jaundice hepatitis
Fresh chamber bitter, serissa & wormwood 30g each, decoct
Pyelonephritis
Chamber bitter & oldenlandia 60g each, desmodium 30g, decoct
Recipes & Preparations
Chamber Bitter Liver-Protecting Tea
Popular Malaysian folk liver-protecting health tea
Servings: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- •Chamber bitter (fresh 60g or dried 20g)
- •Water 600ml
- •Rock sugar to taste
Instructions:
- 1.Wash the chamber bitter
- 2.Bring to boil over high heat
- 3.Simmer for 25 minutes
- 4.Strain and add rock sugar
- 5.Drink as daily tea, 2-3 times per week
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, slightly bitter, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct.
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