Single Herbs

Category	Li Shui Shen Shi Yao 利水滲濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Jin Qian Cao 金錢草 Lysimachia
Grown	Central and south China.
Source	Dried whole plant of Lysimachia christinae Hance.
Ingredients	Alkaloid, volatile oil
Pharma Effect	This herbal extract has diuretic properties. It also prevents ulcer and has anti-neoplastic properties.
Properties	Sweet, bland, neutral
Channels	Liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder
Function	Promotes urination, treats stranguria, removes dampness, treats jaundice, relieves toxicity and reduces swelling.
Clinic Usage	For stranguria due to heat or from urolithiasis and jaundice due to damp heat.
Cautions
Dosage	30~60g. Double the dose if fresh herb is used. Proper amount for external use.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.