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Lygodii Flexuosi Herba

Flexuose climbing fern

牛抄藤 〔牛抄藤〕 niú chāo téng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and slightly bitter*; cold*.

Actions and indications: Stanches bleeding; and reduces inflammation.* Treats dysentery; cholera with cramp.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Decoct as a wash.

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