Bamboo Leaf ( 淡竹叶 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 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.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Use with caution during pregnancy.
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