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Wormseed Mustard

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Name

Tang Jie (Wormseed Mustard)

  1. 糖芥
  2. Tang Jie
  3. Herba Erysimi Cheiranthoidis

The Effect of Wormseed Mustard

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen and harmonize the stomach, induce diuresis and strengthen the heart.

Indications

Indigestion, edema caused by cardiac failure, incoordination between the spleen and the stomach.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or pounded into powder for oral taking, 0.3~1 g.