鴨跖草
- ENG
- Common Dayflower Herb
- LATIN
- Commelinae Herba
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and fire-purging medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried aerial part of Commelina communis L. (Fam. Commelinaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bland; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Small intestine, Stomach |
| Actions | To remove heat toxin, and induce diuresis to alleviate edema |
Family
Commelinaceae
Part used
Aerial part
Indications
Common cold with high fever and sore throat; edema, acute urinary infection with painful difficult urination; carbuncles and deep-rooted boils
Cautions
Should be used in small doses in case of spleen and stomach deficiency
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
