Sauropus Rostrata Miq. / Long Li Ye

Sauropus rostrata Miq./Long Li Ye

This is a “heat-clearing” medicine and cough medicine 

Classical references:

① "Lu Chuan Ben Cao": "Plain in nature, light in taste." 

② "Nanning Shi Yao Wu Zhi": "Gan, Ping." [sweet and mild tasting] It enters the Lung meridian. 

Pharmacological action: The 100% decoction has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and hemolytic streptococcus. Indications: Lung-heat, coughing, wheezing and excessive phlegm; dry mouth; constipation. 

Efficacy: Used for clearing heat and moisturizing the lungs; reducing phlegm and relieving cough. 

Various discussions: 

1. "Lu Chuan Ben Cao": Clears lungs, treats lung heat and cough. 
2. "Nanning Shi Yao Wu Zhi": Relieves phlegm, fire, cough, and asthma. Cures internal injury, tuberculosis, aphonia, sore throat. Usage and Dosage: Oral administration: decoction, 6-15g.