Name of the herb

Generic name: Qing Hanxia.

Alias: Diwen, Shuiyu, Qing Half-summer, Xiegu, Sheep's-eye Half-summer, Hegu, Scorpion Grass, Di Zhu Half-summer, Ma Taro Fruit, Three-step Jumping, Pan Shizi Zi, Ground Partridge, Old Monk's Head, Wild Taro Head, Heavenly Falling Star and so on.

Source is the tuber of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. in the family of Southern Star.

The properties and attributes are pungent, warm and poisonous. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

Use and dosage 5-9 grams, suitable for preparation, water decoction; or into pills, bulk. Externally: Ground into a powder and applied to the skin.

Contraindications All blood evidence and yin deficiency and dry cough, fluid injury and thirst is contraindicated. Anti aconite.