Bai Jiang Cao

Actions:

• Clears heat, removes toxins, and reduces inflammation: for internal toxins from fire causing intestinal abscesses or acute appendicitis. Also eliminates pus and toxins on the skin causing carbuncles, sores, and swellings. Used both internally and topically.
• Eliminates pain due to blood stasis: for blood stagnation caused by heat in the abdomen or chest. Also for post partum and post operative pain, dysmenorrhea and endometriosis.

Contraindications:

• Overdosage may cause nausea or dizziness. Do not use in cases of spleen and stomach deficiency.

Dosage:

• 9-15g. Part used = whole plant.