Fructus Kochiae
Source
Fruit of Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad., family Chenopodiaceae.
Characteristics
Utricle
oblate, covered by persistent perianth; perianth 5-lobed, triangular membranous
wings spreading out from its lateral side, forming five pointed stars;
dotted fruit stalk scars and 5-10 radial ridges appearing in the middle
of its back. Sweet and bitter in taste, cold in nature, and attributive
to urinary bladder channel.
Indication
1. Clear away heat and promote diuresis: For stranguria of heat type and
leucorrhagia.
2. Kill parasite, expel wind and alleviate itching: For skin lesion of
dampness type, urticaria, 
scabies
and vaginal pruritis with discharge. Recently also used for erythma multiforme,
pityriasis rosea, mycotic vaginitis, etc.
Pharmacological
Action
Inhibiting the growth of various dermatomyces vitro.
Administration
Decoction:
6-15g.
Extemal use: Appropriate amount.