How to prepare and take Dandelion at home: forms, timing, classic pairings and what to look for when buying.
Dandelion in Traditional Chinese Medicine: traditional uses, what modern research has found, home preparation and safety cautions.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameLao Wo Sheng (Black medic herb)The Effect of Lao Wo ShengPropertySweet, astringent, neutral; liver, lung, gallbladder and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and induce diuresis, relieve cough, relax the tendons and bones, dredge meridians.IndicationsAsthma with cough, rheumatic arthritis
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameZhu Sha Lian (Kaempfer Dutchmanspipe Root)The Effect of Zhu Sha LianPropertyBitter, pungent, cold; heart, lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, regulate qi and alleviate pain.IndicationsSores and boils, diarrhea, snake bites, toothache, chest pain, laryngalgia,
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameSi Gua Pi (Bark of Luffa)The Effect of Si Gua PiPropertySweet, cool.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsIncised wound, sores and boils, furunculosis of buttock.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applyi
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameSi Gua Ye (Leaf of Luffa)The Effect of Si Gua YePropertyBitter, sour, slightly cold.ActionsStop bleeding, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, scabies, snake bites, scalds and burns.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~15 g, or pounded into juice, or made into powder. Proper
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameWo Ju (Lettuce)The Effect of Wo JuPropertyBitter, sweet, cool; stomach and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and promote lactation, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsDifficult urination, urine with blood, sores and boils, snake and insect bites.Dosage and Administr
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameLuo Si (Spiral Shell)The Effect of Luo SiPropertySweet, cold; bladder meridian entered.ActionsClear heat, induce diuresis, improve eyesight.IndicationsSores and boils, dysentery, diabetes, edema, jaundice, nebula, stranguria with turbid discharge, haemorrhoid.Dosage and AdministrationsCook it fo
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameJin Yu (Goldfish)The Effect of Jin YuPropertyBitter, slightly salt, cold; lung meridian entered.ActionsInduce diuresis, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsDifficult urination, cough, whooping cough, jaundice, edema, pneumonia and ascites.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 1~3 goldfishes, or
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameGai Lan (Cabbage mustard)The Effect of Gai LanPropertySweet, pungent, cool; lung meridian entered.ActionsRemove toxicity, relieve sore throat, resolve phlegm, guide qi downward and relieve asthma.IndicationsSore throat, asthma, cough caused by wind-heat, prevention of diphtheria.Dosage and Admin
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameLv Dou Ye (Mung Bean leaf)The Effect of Lv Dou YePropertyBitter, cold; liver and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsHarmonize the stomach, remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, scabies, macula, cholera, toxicity of drugs and fire.Dosage and Administrations15~30 g is pounded into juic
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
NameHuang Gua Ye (Cucumber leaf)The Effect of Huang Gua YePropertyBitter, neutral.ActionsClear damp-heat, resolve swelling.IndicationsDiarrhea due to damp-heat, fungus infection of foot, innominate sores.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 10~15 g, or pounded into juice for drinking. Proper dosage is f