Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Xie Huo 清熱瀉火
Name	Dan Zhu Ye 淡竹葉 Lophatherum stem and leaves
Grown	South and central China.
Source	Dried leaf of Lophatherum gracile Brongn.
Ingredients	Arundoin, Cylindrin, Taraxerol, Friendlin
Pharma Effect	1) The herb extract has an inhibiting effect on nodular type ulcers and swelling in lab experiments. 2) Has anti-inflammatory, ulcer-preventive, sedative and anti-tussive properties.
Properties	Sweet, light, cold
Channels	Heart, stomach, small intestine
Function	Removes irritability due to heat, clears fire in the heart and is diuretic. Also treats wind-heat symptoms, strangury and painful urination.
Clinic Usage	For irritability, reddish urine, difficult urination, aphthous stomatitis and swollen, painful gums.
Cautions
Dosage	6~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place.