Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Feng Wei Cao
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.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of deficiency-cold.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
Spotted an error or a better source? Tell us — corrections are logged on our editorial policy page.
Did this article help you?
Your answer shapes what gets rewritten next.
Keep readingRelated entries
Ban Zhi Lian: Chinese Herb Guide
Ban Zhi Lian: clear heat and remove toxicity; activate blood and resolve stasis; promote urination and ease edema.
Long Kui: Chinese Herb Guide
Name Long Kui (Black Nightshade Herb) Nature and action Nature Bitter, cold; liver and kidney channels.
Xiong Dan: Chinese Herb Guide
Xiong Dan: clear heat and relieve spasm, improve the eyesight and kill parasites.
Qian Li Guang: Chinese Herb Guide
Qian Li Guang: clear heat and remove toxicity, kill parasites and improve vision.
Something this article did not cover?
Ask us directly. We reply within two days, and good questions become public articles.
Ask a question →