Glechoma Longituba
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Jin Qian Cao
Common English Name
Lysimachia, Desmodium, or other names relative to locale
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet, bland, slightly salty
Meridians Entered
Lungs, Liver, Gallbladder
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat stones in urinary or bile tracts, and to treat symptoms of stones including inflammation, spasm, and swelling of surrounding tissue; also reputed to be useful in treating snakebites, jaundice, abscesses, and traumatic injury. 醫(yī)學 全在.線提供www.med126.com
Traditional Usages and Functions
Expels stones; clears heat and promotes urination; clears Liver Channel heat; detoxifies poison and reduces swelling.
Common Formulas Used In
Rhubarb and Scutellaria.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use for excessive periods of time due to the herb's diuretic effect.
