Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Japanese Cayratia Herb
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Japanese Cayratia Herb: clear heat and eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Name
Wu Lian Mei (Japanese Cayratia Herb)
The Effect of Herba Cayatiae Japonicae
Property
Bitter, sour, cold; liver, heart and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Indications
Sores and boils, urine with blood, gonorrhea, jaundice, dysentery, rheumatic arthritis, erysipelas, mumps, deep-rooted boil, Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, or soaked in wine or pounded into juice for drinking.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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