Shi Wei
"Stone Reed"

Herbs that drain dampness

Channels: BL, LU

Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold

Common: Pyrrosia Leaves

Latin: Herba Pyrrosiae

Functions:

• To promote water metabolism and regulate abnormal urination

Indications & Combinations

• Damp-heat in the urinary bladder manifested as dysuria, painful urination, hot urine, urinary tract stones, blood in the urine, turbid urine, urgency of micturition and frequent urination. Shiwei is used with Huashi, Haijinsha and Cheqianzi.

Dosage:

• 5-10 g