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The dried whole plant of Lysimachia christinae (Primulaceae). Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, Kidney, and Bladder channels. Excels at disinhibiting urination and expelling stones, a key herb for stone strangury; also effective at abating jaundice.
排石时用量宜大,可用至60g
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
金钱草味微苦甘性凉,清热利湿,通淋排石,散瘀消肿,近代广用于胆石症、尿路结石。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Jīn Qián Cǎo 金钱草 (Lysimachia) — Lysimachiae Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
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urldate = {2026-04-17},
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金钱草含黄酮苷、酚酸和三萜皂苷,具排石、利胆、利尿、抗炎和抗菌作用,为治砂石淋、胆结石要药。
Jin Qian Cao contains flavonoid glycosides, phenolic acids, and triterpene saponins with lithiasis-resolving, choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects; a principal herb for urinary and biliary calculi.
金钱草甘淡微寒,利湿退黄,利尿通淋,排石。
Sweet-bland and slightly cold; drains damp, resolves jaundice, promotes urination, and expels stones.
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