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Chong Lou

The Effect of Chong Lou


Bitter, slightly cold; slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.


Clear heat and remove toxicity; relieve swelling and pain; cool liver and stop convulsions.


Abscess, deep-rooted boils and sores; venomous snake bite; throat obstruction with swelling pain; infantile convulsions due to high fever; traumatic injury; traumatic bleeding.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g. Proper dosage is for topical administration.


It is contraindicated to the pregnant women.