Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.
Fu Ping
浮萍 Fu Ping
Spirodelae Herba
Nature
寒
Taste
辛
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Meridians
肺 · 膀胱
💊 Actions
Releases the exterior and disperses wind-heat, promotes eruption and relieves itching, promotes urination and reduces edema; used for the early stage of wind-heat cold with rash and mild edema.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in chronic spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of the exterior.
📖 Usage & Dosage
4.5-9 grams.
🏠 Duckweed
The smallest flowering plant, floating like duckweed; a popular and ancient folk herb.