Prunella (Xia Ku Cao)

Category

Clear Heat, Drain Fire

English

Prunella, Selfheal Spike

Pharmaceutical

Prunellae spica

Taste

Bitter, spicy

Temperature

Cold

Channels

Gallbladder, Liver

Functions

1. Clear LV Fire, brighten the eyes
   
2. Clear Phlegm-Heat, dissipate nodules
3. Lower the blood pressure

Dosage

9-15g, up to 30g when used alone

Contraindications

• Spleen/Stomach deficiency