Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Hu Die Hua: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Hu Die Hua (Fringed Iris Herb)
The Effect of Hu Die Hua
Property
Bitter, cold.
Actions
Clear heat, remove toxicity and relax the bowels.
Indications
Jaundice due to damp-heat, hepatitis, constipation, hepatalgia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g, or 30~45 g with the fresh product.
This entry follows the standard reference format. How to read a TCM entry explains what each heading means and how the terminology works. Not medically reviewed and not medical advice — see the medical disclaimer.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
Spotted an error or a better source? Tell us — corrections are logged on our editorial policy page.
Did this article help you?
Your answer shapes what gets rewritten next.
Keep readingRelated entries
An Ye: Chinese Herb Guide
An Ye: dispel wind and release exterior, clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and regulate the flow of qi, kill parasites and relieve itching.
Gan Cao Jie: Chinese Herb Guide
Gan Cao Jie (Licorice Section) Sweet, raw product cool while honey-fried one warm; liver and heart channels. Actions Clear heat and remove toxicity
Yin Hua Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
Yin Hua Zi (Japanese Honeysuckle Fruit) Sweet, cool. Actions Remove toxicity and stop dysentery
Luo Le Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
Luo Le Zi (Basil Fruit) Sweet, acrid, cool. Actions Clear heat and improve vision. When it is used Nebula, swelling and pain of eyes, gangrenopsis
Something this article did not cover?
Ask us directly. We reply within two days, and good questions become public articles.
Ask a question →