Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Lao Wo Sheng: clear heat and promote urination, relieve cough, relax the tendons and bones, dredge meridians.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Zhu Sha Lian (Kaempfer Dutchmanspipe Root) clears heat and removes toxicity, regulates qi and alleviates pain. It is contraindicated in people with weak constitution.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Si Gua Pi (Bark of Luffa) is sweet and cool. It clears heat and removes toxicity, and is used for incised wounds, sores and boils.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Si Gua Ye (Leaf of Luffa) Nature and action Nature Bitter, sour, slightly cold. Actions Stop bleeding, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Wo Ju (Lettuce) Nature and action Nature Bitter, sweet, cool; stomach and small intestine channels.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Luo Si (Spiral Shell) Nature and action Nature Sweet, cold; bladder channel. Actions Clear heat, promote urination, improve eyesight.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Jin Yu (Goldfish) Nature and action Nature Bitter, slightly salt, cold; lung channel. Actions Promote urination, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Gai Lan: remove toxicity, relieve sore throat, resolve phlegm, guide qi downward and relieve asthma.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Lv Dou Ye (Mung Bean leaf) Nature and action Nature Bitter, cold; liver and large intestine channels. Actions Harmonize the stomach, remove toxicity.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Yang Tao: clear heat, promote the secretion of saliva, promote urination and remove toxicity.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Si Gua Hua (Flower of Luffa) Nature and action Nature Sweet, slightly bitter, cold. Actions Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and relieve cough.
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Name Huang Gua Ye (Cucumber leaf) Nature and action Nature Bitter, neutral. Actions Clear damp-heat, resolve swelling.