Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Sheng Cai (Garden lettuce stem and leaf)
Quick answer
Sheng Cai (Garden lettuce stem and leaf): clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve thirst.
Name
Bai Ju (Garden lettuce stem and leaf)
The Effect of Caulis et Folium Lactucae Sativae
Property
Bitter, cold; stomach and intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve thirst.
Indications
Sores and swelling caused by heat-toxin, thirst.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for applying.
Cautions
It is forbidden eating after birth.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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