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Stellariae Alsine Herba (cum Radice)

Lesser chickweed

天蓬草 〔天蓬草〕 tiān péng cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Stellaria alsine Grimm.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and slightly bitter*; warm*.

Actions and indications: Treats common cold; dysentery; hemorrhoids and fistulas; injury from knocks and falls.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g). Topical: Apply crushed or ground and blended with liquid.

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