Qu+Mai+(Chinese+Pink,+Fringed+Pink)

[[image:Qu_Mai_.jpg width="171" height="366" align="right"]]Qu Mai (Chinese Pink, Fringed Pink) ["Qu Grain"]
Category: Drain Dampness (Promote urination for Lin syndrome) Nature: cold Flavors: bitter Channels:**HT, SI**, BL

Functions: Drain damp and heat by promoting urination; **promote blood circulation** Indications: 1. Painful urination due to damp-heat in the Lower Jiao 2. Amenorrhea or irregular menstruation due to blood stagnation

Dosage: 10-15g Contra: Caution during pregnancy. Misc: **Enters the Blood level of the Heart channel and leads SI & HT fire out via urine**