Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs · 3-min read

Hong Lian

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NameHong Lian (Herba Lagotis)The Effect of Hong LianPropertyBitter, sweet, cold; lung, heart and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and soothe the liver, promote circulation of blood and regulate menstruation.IndicationsJaundice due to damp-heat, headache

Hong Lian

Name

Hong Lian (Herba Lagotis)

The Effect of Hong Lian

Property

Bitter, sweet, cold; lung, heart and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and soothe the liver, promote circulation of blood and regulate menstruation.

Indications

Jaundice due to damp-heat, headache, dizziness, cough due to lung-heat, abnormal menstruation, fever with polydipsia, food and drug poisoning.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g, or made into powder or soaked in wine.

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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