Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs · 3-min read

Feng Wei Cao

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NameFeng Wei Cao (Herba Pteridis multifidae)The Effect of Feng Wei CaoPropertyMild, slightly bitter, cold; large intestine, heart and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and promote diuresis, cool blood and stop bleeding, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.IndicationsHepatitis due to jaundic

Feng Wei Cao

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Name

Feng Wei Cao (Herba Pteridis multifidae)

The Effect of Feng Wei Cao

Property

Mild, slightly bitter, cold; large intestine, heart and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and promote diuresis, cool blood and stop bleeding, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.

Indications

Hepatitis due to jaundice, stranguria, parotitis, enteritis, hematemesis, hemorrhinia, morbid leucorrhea, hematochezia, hematuria, tonsillitis, sores and boils, eczema.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g or 30~60 g of the fresh product, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency-cold.

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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