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Hu Zhang Cao

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NameHu Zhang Cao (Brooklet Anemone Root)The Effect of Hu Zhang CaoPropertyBitter, pungent, neutral, slightly toxic; liver, lung, stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and relax the tendons.IndicationsScrofula, sores and boils, malaria, stomachache, traumatic

Hu Zhang Cao
Hu Zhang Cao — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Hu Zhang Cao

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Name

Hu Zhang Cao (Brooklet Anemone Root)

The Effect of Hu Zhang Cao

Property

Bitter, pungent, neutral, slightly toxic; liver, lung, stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and relax the tendons.

Indications

Scrofula, sores and boils, malaria, stomachache, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, mumps, acute tonsillitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decoctdd for mouthwash.

Cautions

Avoid contacting with skin for a long time.

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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