Single Herbs

Category	Li Shui Shen Shi Yao 利水滲濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Ze Qi 澤漆 Euphorbia
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried whole plant of Euphorbia helioscopia L.
Ingredients	Trihymalin, Quercetin-5, 3-di-D-Galactoside, Flavonoids, Helioscopiol, ?-Dihydrofucosterol, Euphoscopin A, B
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, bitter, slightly cold, toxic
Channels	Intestines, lungs
Function	Promotes urination, removes phlegm, reduces fever, alleviates malarial disease and kills parasites.
Clinic Usage	For swollen abdomen, edema, coughing and wheezing due to phlegm retention and swollen extremities or face.
Cautions
Dosage	5~10g in decoctions to be taken internally. Topically applied in pastes and powders.
Storage	Store in a dry place.