Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs

NameXian Ren Zhang (Withered culm of henon bamboo)The Effect of Xian Ren ZhangPropertySalty, neutral.ActionsArrest vomiting and resolve swelling.IndicationsEdema due to barbiers, vomit due to regurgitation.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Decocted f

NameShui Yang Mei (Thinleaf Adina Fruit)The Effect of Shui Yang MeiPropertyBitter, astringent, cool; lung and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, dissipate blood stasis and alleviate pain.IndicationsTraumatic injury, sores and boils, traumatic bleeding, eczema.Do

NameWu Hua Guo (Fructus Fici)The Effect of Wu Hua GuoPropertySweet, neutral; lung, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid, strengthen the stomach and whet appetite, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsSore throat,

NameJin Lian Hua (Trollflower)The Effect of Jin Lian HuaPropertyBitter, slightly cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSore throat, scrofula, aphtha, swelling and pain of eye.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~6 g, or made tea. Proper dosage is for

NameSi Ye Cao (Four-leaf clover)The Effect of Si Ye CaoPropertySweet, bitter, neutral; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and promote diuresis, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsSores and boils, snake bites, infantile malnutrition, carcinoma, dysentery, traumatic inju

NameHu Tong Lei (Diversifolious Poplar Resin)The Effect of Hu Tong LeiPropertySalty, bitter, severe cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and soften hardness.IndicationsToothache, scrofula, stomachache, sore throat, ulcerative gingivitis, tymp

NameJu Hua Ye (Chrysanthemum Leaf)The Effect of Ju Hua YePropertyPungent, sweet, neutral.ActionsClear liver heat and improve eyesight, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsSores and boils, dizziness, intermittent headache.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g, or made into juice. Proper

NameLa Mei Hua (Japan Allspice Flower)The Effect of La Mei HuaPropertySweet, slightly bitter; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsRelieve summer-heat, promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid, relieve cough.IndicationsWhooping cough, choking sensation in chest, polydypsia due to heat dise

NameKu Zhu Ye (Pleioblastus amarus leaves)The Effect of Ku Zhu YePropertyBitter, cold.ActionsClear heat, improve eyesight, remove toxicity, kill parasites.IndicationsScalds and burns, eyes pain, diabetes, aphtha, aphonia, dysphoria.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~12 g. Proper dosage is for extern

NameFu Rong Ye (Cottonrose Hibiscus Leaf)The Effect of Fu Rong YePropertySlightly pungent, cool; lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear lung heat and cool blood, dissipate heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and expel pus.IndicationsCough due to lung heat, acute appendicitis, scrofula