Medicinals

luó bù má yè / 罗布麻叶 / 羅布麻葉 / dogbane

Latin pharmacognostic name: Apocyni Veneti Folium

Alternate English names:

Alternate Chinese names:

Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Liver-calming wind-extinguishing agents / Wind-extinguishing tetany-relieving agents

Properties: Sweet and bitter; cool; slightly toxic*.

Channel entry: liver and heart channels.

Indications:

  • Clears heat and calms the liver: Hypertension taking the form of liver heat.
  • Strengthens the heart and disinhibits urine: Water swelling due to cardiovascular disease and other factors.

    Dosage & Method:

    Oral: Decoct 3–10g or infused in hot water.

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