Bamboo Leaf(淡竹叶)

Latin Plant Name:Lophatheri Gracilis

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Dan Zhu Ye

Common English Name:Bamboo Leaf

Part of Plant Used:Stem and leaves

Nature:Cold

Taste:Sweet, bland

Meridians Entered:Heart, Stomach, Bladder, Small Intestine

Common Usages:

This herb is used in formulas to treat urinary-tract infections with burning and redness (TCM: damp heat), especially where there are symptoms of mouth and tongue sores with hot, swollen gums (TCM: heat in Stomach and Heart channels); also used with symptoms of bronchitis, expectoraton of blood, insomnia, or convulsions.

Traditional Usages and Functions:

Clears heat and lessens irritability; promotes urination and clears damp heat; releases exterior and disperses wind heat.

Common Formulas Used In:Lonicera and Forsythia.

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Cautions in Use:Use with caution during pregnancy.