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Rungiae Herba
Rungia
孩儿草 〔孩兒草〕 hái ér cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Rungia pectinata (L.) Nees [= Justicia pectinata (L.) Nees]
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet and bitter; cool.
Actions and indications: Clears the liver and brightens the eyes; disperses accumulation and checks diarrhea. Treats hepatitis; acute conjunctivitis; child food accumulation; dysentery; tuberculosis of lymph nodes (scrofula).
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g).
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