Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs

NameWu Lian Mei (Japanese Cayratia Herb)The Effect of Wu Lian MeiPropertyBitter, sour, cold; liver, heart and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsSores and boils, urine with blood, gonorrhea, jaundice, dysentery, rheumat

NameMi Tong Hua (Hance Brandisia Herb)The Effect of Mi Tong HuaPropertySlightly bitter, cool.ActionsDispel wind, eliminate dampness, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsEdema, scabies, diarrhea, jaundice, rheumatic arthritis, hematemesis caused by tuberculosis, periostitis, osteomyelitis.Dosag

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

NameAn Ye (Folium Eucalypti)The Effect of An YePropertyBitter, pungent, cold; lung, spleen, stomach and liver meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind and release exterior, clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and regulate the flow of qi, kill parasites and relieve itching.IndicationsCold, dia

NameHu Die Hua (Fringed Iris Herb)The Effect of Hu Die HuaPropertyBitter, cold.ActionsClear heat, remove toxicity and relax the bowels.IndicationsJaundice due to damp-heat, hepatitis, constipation, hepatalgia.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g, or 30~45 g with the fresh product.

NameYin Hua Zi (Japanese Honeysuckle Fruit)The Effect of Yin Hua ZiPropertySweet, cool.ActionsRemove toxicity and stop dysentery.IndicationsSores and boils, dysentery, herpes simplex.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g.

NameLuo Le Zi (Basil Fruit)The Effect of Luo Le ZiPropertySweet, pungent, cool.ActionsClear heat and improve vision.IndicationsNebula, swelling and pain of eyes, gangrenopsis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~5 g. Proper dosage is for external application.

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

NameSan Ya Ku Ye (Thin evodia leaf)The Effect of San Ya Ku YePropertyBitter, cold.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, dispel wind and eliminate dampness.IndicationsSore throat, eczema, sores and boils, malaria, dermatitis, icteric hepatitis, rheumatic arthritis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 18

NameHei Mian Ye (Fruticose Breyniae Leaf and Twig)The Effect of Hei Mian YePropertySlightly bitter, cold, slightly toxic; liver and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and dampness, activate blood and remove toxicity.IndicationsRheumatic arthritis, dermatitis, pruritus vulvae, dermat