Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Chun Ye (Leaf of Chinese Toona)
Quick answer
椿叶: remove toxicity, kill parasites, drive away summer heat, eliminate dampness.
Name
Chun Ye (Leaf of Chinese Toona)
The Effect of 椿叶
Property
Bitter, neutral; heart, spleen, and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Remove toxicity, kill parasites, drive away summer heat, eliminate dampness.
Indications
Diarrhea, poor appetite, sores and boils, scabies, nausea with vomiting, tinea capitis, summer heat.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded for applying.
Cautions
Do not eat too much.
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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