gong lao ye

功劳叶·Folium Ilicis

ilecis leaf

About gong lao ye

Gong Lao Ye (功劳叶) is the leaf of holly, recorded as Folium Ilicis. It is sweet and bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Lung, Spleen and Stomach channels.

Names

Pinyingong lao ye
Chinese功劳叶
Latin NameFolium Ilicis
English Nameilecis leaf

Classification

Channels
Lung, Stomach, Spleen
Flavour
Sweet, Bitter
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Disperses Wind-Heat, clears the head and eyes, and relieves restlessness and thirst

  • Headache, toothache, irritated eyes, earwax, restlessness and thirst brought on by Wind-Heat
  • Dysentery

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any3-9 g————