Heat-Clearing and Fire-Purging Herbs
NameGong Lao Mu (Leatherleaf Mahonia Stem)The Effect of Caulis MahoniaePropertyBitter, cold; liver, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, purge fire and remove toxicity.IndicationsJaundice, sores and boils, dysentery, icteric hepatitis, toothache due
NameHan Shui Shi (Gypsum Rubrum)The Effect of Gypsum RubrumPropertyPungent, salty, cold; heart, stomach and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and reduce pathogenic fire, resolve swelling.IndicationsEdema, diarrhea, vomiting, erysipelas, scald, gingival hemorrhage, urodialysis, polydipsia, p
NamingZhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Fructus GardeniaeOriginThe ripe fruits of Gardenia jasminnoides Ellis.LocationMainly in south of Yangtze River of China.HarvestFrom September to November when the fruits ripen.The actual smell and tasteSl
NamingXia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Spica PrunellaeOriginThe ear of labiatae perennial herb Prunella vulgaris L.LocationEverywhere in China.HarvestWhen the ear half is dry in summer.The actual smell and tasteLight aroma, bland taste.Best
NameChe Sang Zi Gen (Radix Dodonaeae Viscosae)SourcesThe drug is the root of Dodonaea viscose (L.) Jacq. (Family Sapindaceae), growing in arid hillslopes, in scrubs or coasts, distributed in Fujian, Taiwan, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan and Yunnan of China.The Effect of Radix Dodonaeae Viscosa
