Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Jie Du 清熱解毒
Name	Ma Chi Xian 馬齒莧 Purslane
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Whole plant of Portulaca oleracea L.
Ingredients	Noradrenaline, Dopamine, Dopa, Galacturonic acid, ?-Amyrin, Lupeol
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sour, cold
Channels	Liver, large intestine
Function	Clears heat, relieves toxicity, dissipates blood stasis, reduces edema, is anti-inflammatory and performs as a diuretic.
Clinic Usage	For bleeding dysentery, gonorrhea, leukorrhea, infantile malnutrition with dysentery, erysipelas, carbuncles, malignant boils and scrofula.
Cautions
Dosage	9~15g. 30~60g if fresh herb is used. For external use, smash the herb then apply proper amount to wounds.
Storage	Store in a dry place. Avoid incurring mold.