Back to search result Previous Next
Search in medicinals

Galii Bungei seu Gracilentis Herba

四叶草 〔四葉草〕 sì yè cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Galium bungei Steud.; Galium gracilens (A. Gray) Mak.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; balanced*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat; disinhibits urine; resolves toxin; disperses swelling. Treats urinary tract infection; red and white vaginal discharge; dysentery; swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng); injury from knocks and falls.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g dried, 30–60g fresh) or crush and swallow with water. Topical: Apply crushed.

Back to search result Previous Next