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,

NameYi Duo Yun Ye (Glabrousleaf Pittosporum Leaf)The Effect of Yi Duo Yun YePropertySweet, bitter, pungent, slightly warm.ActionsResolve swelling and remove toxicity, stop bleeding.IndicationsSnake bites, traumatic bleeding, sores and boils, scalds and burns.Dosage and AdministrationsProper dosage i

NameHou Rou(Limulus meat)The Effect of Hou RouPropertyPungent, salt, neutral; spleen and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and improve eyesight, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsHaemorrhoid, nebula, swelling and pain of eyes, impetigo.Dosage and AdministrationsCook i

NameKu Gua Ye (Balsam pear leaf)The Effect of Ku Gua YePropertyBitter, cool.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, dysentery, syphilis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 10~15 g,or 30~60 g of the fresh, or pounded into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pound

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

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

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

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

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

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