Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Bai Mao Gen 白茅根 Rhizome of woolly grass |
| Grown | Throughout China. |
| Source | The rhizome of Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv. var. major (Nees). |
| Ingredients | Starch, alkaloid |
| Pharma Effect | Stops bleeding. |
| Properties | Sweet, cold. |
| Channels | Lung, stomach, bladder |
| Function | Cools blood, stops bleeding, clears heat and promotes urination. |
| Clinic Usage | For reckless movement of hot blood characterized by nosebleed, blood expectoration and blood in urine. May also be used for urination disturbance due to damp-heat, urination difficulties, edema and jaundice. |
| Cautions | Use with caution in cases of stomach or spleen deficiency with cold. |
| Dosage | 15~30g for dried herb. 30~60g for fresh. Fresh herbs have better effect. |
| Storage | Store in a dry place. |
