Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Emilia Herb (Sowthistle Tasselflower Herb)
Name
Yi Dian Hong (Emilia Herb)
The Effect of Yi Dian Hong
Property
Cool, slightly bitter.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, induce diuresis, dissipate stasis and resolve swelling.
Indications
Dysentery, sore throat, dental ulcer, sores and boils, upper respiratory infection, enteritis, urinary tract infection, conjunctivitis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct25~50 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with the fresh drug.
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.
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