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The dried stem and leaf of Lophatherum gracile (Poaceae). Cold in nature, sweet and bland, entering the Heart, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels. Clears heat, eliminates vexation, generates fluids, and promotes urination. Especially effective at clearing Heart fire and directing heat downward through urination.
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.
（时珍曰）竹叶味甘淡，气平而寒，能清上焦烦热，生津止渴。
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@misc{bencaodian-zhu-ye,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Zhú Yè 竹叶 (Bamboo Leaf) — Lophatheri Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/zhu-ye},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
竹叶含黄酮碳苷、三萜和酚酸，具抗氧化、利尿、解热作用。
Zhu Ye contains C-glycoside flavonoids, triterpenes, and phenolic acids with antioxidant, diuretic, and antipyretic effects.
竹叶甘淡寒，清热除烦，生津利尿。
Sweet-bland and cold; clears heat, relieves irritability, generates fluids, and promotes urination.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.