(Test) Oriental herb: Lou Lu

Lou Lu "Leaking Reed"

Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity



Channels: LI, ST

Properties: Bitter, Salty, Cold

Common: Echinops Root or Rhaponticum

Latin: Radix Rhapontici seu Echinopsis

Actions:

  • Clears heat and reduces toxicity: for the beginning stages of sores and swellings, especially in the breast. Treats mastitis, swelling, pain, and abscess in the breast due to heat.
  • Promotes lactation: for lack of milk secretion and breast distention, especially when caused by heat.

Contraindications:

  • Contraindicated during pregnancy and in patients with Qi deficiency.

Dosage:

  • 3-12g. Part used = root.



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