Tong Cao

Tong Cao


  • Chineese Name: 通草
  • Pin Yin Name: Tong Cao
  • Latin Name: Medulla Tetrapanacis Papyriferi
  • Natures: slightly Cold
  • Taste: Insipid, Sweet
  • Chanels Entered: Lung, Stomach
Water-Eliminating and Diuresis-Favoring Medicinals (Li Shui Shen Shi Yao)
from 2 to 5
Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat
Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
Eliminates Dampness
Favors breast milk production