1 TASTE
Pungent and neutral
2 MERIDIANS
Lung, stomach and heart
3 FUNCTIONS
To promote sweating and bring the rash to the surface
4 INDICATIONS
Early stage of measles due to attack of wind and cold manifested as measles without a rash. Tamarisk tops (Cheng Liu [3]) is used with Arctium fruit (Niu Bang Zi [4]) and Cicada slough (Chan Tui [5]) in the formula Zhu Ye [6] Liu Bang Tang.
5 DOSAGE
3-10 g
6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in measles with a rash. A large dosage can cause restlessness.
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