Luo Bu Ma

1 TASTE
Tasteless, astringent and slightly cold

2 MERIDIANS
Liver

3 FUNCTIONS
1. To pacify the liver and clear heat; 2. To promote urination.

4 INDICATIONS
1. Hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as headache, vertigo, dizziness, irritability and insomnia. Dogbane (Luo Bu Ma) is used with Prunella spike (Xia Ku Cao), Uncaria stem (Gou Teng) and Chrysanthemum flower (Ju Hua), Also, Dogbane (Luobuma) can be used alone to make tea.2. Dysuria and edema. Dogbane (Luobuma) can be used alone or with other herbs to promote urination.

5 DOSAGE
3-10 g