Sauropus Rostrata Miq. / Long Li Ye

Description

龍脷葉

【功效分类】清热药；止咳药【性味】①《陆川本草》：”性平，味淡。”②《南宁市药物志》：”甘，平。”【归经】肺经。【药理作用】100%煎剂对金黄色葡萄球菌、溶血性链球菌有抑制作用。【主治】肺热咳喘痰多；口干；便秘。【功效】清热润肺；化痰止咳。各家论述：1.《陆川本草》：清肺，治肺热咳嗽。2.《南宁市药物志》：止痰火咳嗽哮喘。治内伤肺痨失音，喉痛。【用法用量】内服：煎汤，6-15g。

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.