Portulaca (herb)

Category

Clear Heat, Relieve Toxicity

Latin

Portucalae Herba

Meridians

Large Intestine, Liver

Taste

Sour

Temperature

Cold

Functions

• Resolve fire toxicity, cool the blood
• Clear damp-heat, treat sores
• Antidote for insect bites
• Stop bleeding, unblock painful urinary dribbling

Dosage

9-15g

Caution

Pregnancy