Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
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Yang Tao (Fruit of Carambola)
Quick answer
Yang Tao: clear heat, promote the secretion of saliva, promote urination and remove toxicity.
Name
Yang Tao (Fruit of Carambola)
The Effect of Yang Tao
Property
Sour, sweet, cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat, promote the secretion of saliva, induce diuresis and remove toxicity.
Indications
Toothache, sore throat, polydipsia, cough due to wind-heat, urolithiasis, oral ulceration.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g, or eat the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for ear-dropping.
Cautions
Do not take too much.
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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