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Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Herbs
Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.
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Bai Du Cao: Chinese Herb Guide
Herba Gymnopteridis Auriculatae, 败毒草
Bai Du Cao (Herba Gymnopteridis Auriculatae) Sources The drug is the dried whole plant of Gymnopteris bipinnata Christ var
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Huang Lian (Rhizome of Chinese goldthread)
Huang Lian,Rhizome of Chinese goldthread,黄连,川黄连,黃連,川黃連,川連,Chuan Huang Lian,川连,Chuan Lian
Huang Lian (Rhizome of Chinese goldthread): clear heat and dry dampness, purge fire and relieve toxicity.
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Anodonta clam shell-powder
Bang Fen, 蚌壳
Anodonta clam shell-powder: resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation, clear heat and dry dampness.
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Shui Bie (Frogbit herb)
Frogbit herb
Shui Bie (Frogbit herb): whole herb is used as emmenagogue, for the treatment of leukorrhea with reddish discharge.
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Bai Xian Pi (Densefruit Pittany Root-bark)
Densefruit Pittany Root-bark
Bai Xian Pi (Densefruit Pittany Root-bark): clear heat and dry dampness, remove toxicity and dispel wind.
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Ma Wei Lian (Meadowrue Root and Rhizome)
Ma Wei Lian,马尾连,Meadowrue Root and Rhizome,馬尾連
Ma Wei Lian (Meadowrue Root and Rhizome): clear heat and dry dampness, remove toxicity.
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San Ke Zhen (Barberry Root)
Barberry Root
San Ke Zhen (Radix Berberidis) Bitter, cold, toxic; liver, stomach and large intestine channels
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Dang Yao (False Chinese Swertia Herb)
False Chinese Swertia Herb
Dang Yao (Herba Swertiae) Bitter, cold; liver, stomach and large intestine channels. Actions Clear damp-heat and strengthen the stomach