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Rotalae Herba

Rotala

水苋菜1 〔水莧菜1〕 shuǐ xiàn cài

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham.) Koehne

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bland; cool.

Actions and indications: Clears heat; disinhibits urine; disperses swelling; and resolves toxin. Treats heat dysentery; water drum; strangury; menstrual pain; hemorrhoids; painful swollen gums; toxin swelling of welling-abscesses (yōng) and sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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