Zi Cao

Arnebiae seu Lithospermi, Radix

Properties: SWEET - COLD
Dosage: 3 - 9g.
Meridian: HEART, LIVER

- relieves toxic fire, cool blood
– encourages progression of rashes to vent
- clears damp heat
– damp heat skin lesion, itching
- moisten intestines, unblocks bowels
- constipation

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press