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

Ku Zhu Ye

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NameKu Zhu Ye (Pleioblastus amarus leaves)The Effect of Ku Zhu YePropertyBitter, cold.ActionsClear heat, improve eyesight, remove toxicity, kill parasites.IndicationsScalds and burns, eyes pain, diabetes, aphtha, aphonia, dysphoria.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~12 g. Proper dosage is for extern

Ku Zhu Ye
Ku Zhu Ye — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Ku Zhu Ye

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Name

Ku Zhu Ye (Pleioblastus amarus leaves)

The Effect of Ku Zhu Ye

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Clear heat, improve eyesight, remove toxicity, kill parasites.

Indications

Scalds and burns, eyes pain, diabetes, aphtha, aphonia, dysphoria.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~12 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into powder for applying on the affected area.

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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