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Edema-Alleviating Diuretics

Edema-Alleviating Diuretics: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Bai Qu Cai: Chinese Herb Guide Greater Celandine Herb, 白屈菜, Herba Chelidonii Bai Qu Cai (Greater Celandine Herb) Bitter, acrid, slightly warm, toxic; lung, heart and kidney channels
Bai Qu Cai (Herba Chelidonii) Bai Qu Cai ,白屈菜,Herba Chelidonii Greater Celandine Herb: ease pain, relieve cough, promote urination and remove toxicity.
Ze Qi: Chinese Herb Guide Sun Euphorbia Herb, 泽漆, Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae Ze Qi (Sun Euphorbia Herb) Acrid, bitter, slightly cold, toxic; large intestine, small intestine, spleen and lung channels
Ze Qi (Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae) Ze Qi ,泽漆,澤漆,Herba Euphorbiae Helioscopiae Sun Euphorbia Herb: promote diuresis, eliminate phlegm, kill parasites and remove toxicity.
Mole Cricket: Chinese Herb Guide Lou Gu Lou Gu (Mole Cricket) Salty, cold, slightly toxic; bladder, small intestine and large intestine channels
Ji Cai: Chinese Herb Guide 荠菜,Shepherdspurse Herb,薺菜,Herba Capsellae Ji Cai: promote diuresis, harmonize the spleen, stop bleeding and improve vision.
Ji Cai (Herba Capsellae) in TCM Herba Capsellae Shepherdspurse Herb: promote diuresis, harmonize the spleen, stop bleeding and improve vision.
Coat of Hyacinth Bean Bian Dou Yi Bian Dou Yi (Coat of Hyacinth Bean) Sweet, bitter, warm; spleen and large intestine channels. Actions Invigorate spleen and eliminate dampness