Ma Chi Xian (Purslane, Portulaca)
Latin Name: Portulacae Oleraceae
Properties: sour, cold
Actions: cools blood, relieves fire toxins, relieves dysentery, treats sores and furuncles due to damp heat
Medical Indications: dysentery due to fire toxins or damp heat, bloody urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding, post partum bleeding, snake bites, wasp stings
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used in cases of cold from spleen and stomach deficiency
Dosage: 15 to 60 grams
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