CLINICAL USE AND MAJOR COMBINATIONS For Damp Heat syndromes. For dysentery with fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, and tenesmus
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 3-10 g, decocted in water for an oral use, or used in bolus and powder. Appropriate quantity for external use.
PRECAUTIONS This herb is very bitter and cold, and easily damages the Stomach Qi, therefore it is contraindicated for Cold syndromes of a Deficiency type in the Spleen and Stomach.