Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs(TCMHH)
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs · 3-min read

毛冬青

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NameMao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root)The Effect of 毛冬青PropertyBitter, astringent, cold; heart and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dredge meridians.IndicationsBurns and scalds, erysipelas, acute tonsillitis, cough and asthma due to lung-heat, cold d

毛冬青
毛冬青 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

毛冬青

Name

Mao Dong Qing (Pubescent Holly Root)

The Effect of 毛冬青

Property

Bitter, astringent, cold; heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dredge meridians.

Indications

Burns and scalds, erysipelas, acute tonsillitis, cough and asthma due to lung-heat, cold due to wind-heat, apoplexy, hemiplegia, central retinitis, thromboangitis obliterans, swelling and aching of gum, Sores and boils, sore throat, obstruction of qi in the chest.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for applying.

Cautions

It is toxic，so avoid taking for a long time or overdose.

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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