Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Jin Lian Hua (Trollflower)
Quick answer
Name Jin Lian Hua (Trollflower) Nature and action Nature Bitter, slightly cold; lung and stomach channels. Actions Clear heat and remove toxicity.

Name
Jin Lian Hua (Trollflower)
The Effect of Flos Trollii
Property
Bitter, slightly cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Sore throat, scrofula, aphtha, swelling and pain of eye.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6 g, or made tea. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for mouthwash.
Cautions
It is contraindicated for deficiency-cold in spleen and stomach.
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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