Bai Mao Gen-Rhizoma Imperatae

Bai Mao Gen 白茅根 is the dried rhizome of Imperata cylindrica Beauv., a traditional herb in Chinese Medicine known for its cooling, hemostatic, and diuretic properties. It is commonly used to stop bleeding, clear heat, and promote urination.

Traditional applications described for educational purposes. Professional guidance recommended for therapeutic use.

Key Benefits
Clears Heat & Stops Bleeding（清热止血） – Effective for hematuria, hematemesis, and other bleeding due to heat.
Promotes Urination & Reduces Edema（利尿消肿） – Used for urinary difficulty and edema.
Clears Lung Heat & Relieves Thirst（清肺热，生津止渴） – Helps with cough and thirst caused by lung heat.

Dosage & Administration
Decoction: 9–15 g, added early in decoction.
Common Combinations: With Xian He Cao for bleeding; with Zhi Mu for thirst.

Characteristics
Taste: Sweet, bland.
Nature: Cold.

Safety Notes
Use cautiously in cold or deficient patients.
Avoid prolonged high-dose use.