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Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs

Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Indian Iphigenia Bulb (Rhizoma Pleionis) Rhizoma Pleionis, 山慈姑, Shan Ci Gu Shan Ci Gu: resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation, resolve phlegm and remove toxicity.
Calyx seu Fructus Physalis (Franchet Groundcherry Calyx and Fruit) Franchet Groundcherry Calyx and Fruit,錦燈籠,锦灯笼,Calyx seu Fructus Physalis Name Jin Deng Long (Franchet Groundcherry Calyx and Fruit) Nature and action Nature Bitter, cold; lung channel. Actions Clear heat, remove toxicity and promote diuresis.
Tian Kui Zi: Chinese Herb Guide 天葵子,Muskroot-like Semiaquilegia Root,Radix Semiaquilegiae Tian Kui Zi: clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation, promote diuresis.
Common Goldenrod Herb (Herb of Common Goldenrod) 一枝黄花,Herba Solidaginis,Herb of Common Goldenrod,壹枝黃花,Common Goldenrod Herb Yi Zhi Huang Hua: dispel wind and clear heat, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.
Mu Hu Die: Chinese Herb Guide Indian Trum etflower Seed, 木蝴蝶 Mu Hu Die: nourish the lung and soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach and promote tissue regeneration.
Wei Ling Cai: Chinese Herb Guide Chinese Cinquefoil Herb, 委陵菜 Wei Ling Cai (Chinese Cinquefoil Herb) Bitter, cold; liver and large intestine channels
Fan Bai Cao: Chinese Herb Guide Discolor cinquefoil herb, 翻白草, Herba Potentillae Discoloris Fan Bai Cao: clear heat and remove toxicity, stop bleeding and resolve swelling.
Gou She Cao (Kirilow Groundsel Herb) Kirilow Groundsel Herb, 狗舌草 Gou She Cao (Kirilow Groundsel Herb): clear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and resolve swelling, kill parasites.
Microlepia marginata 边缘鳞盖蕨,Bian Yuan Lin Gai Jue Microlepia marginata: clear heat and remove toxicity, expel wind and activate collaterals.
Gou Gan Cai (Chinese Dicliptera Herb) 狗肝菜,Gou Gan Cai,Chinese Dicliptera Herb Gou Gan Cai (Chinese Dicliptera Herb): clear heat and cool blood, promote urination and remove toxicity.
Fang Jie Shi: Chinese Herb Guide 方解石,Fang Jie Shi,Calcite Fang Jie Shi: clear heat, eliminate dampness, dredge meridians and remove toxicity.
E Zhang Jin Xing Cao (Hastate Phymatopsis) Hastate Phymatopsis, 鹅掌金星草 E Zhang Jin Xing Cao (hastate phymatopsis, with root): bitter and cool; clears heat, cools blood, promotes urination and toxicity-clearing in folk use.