Damp-Excreting Anti-Icteric Herbs
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Zhen Zhu Cao
Quick answer
Zhen Zhu Cao: calm the liver and clear heat, promote diuresis and remove toxicity.
Name
Zhen Zhu Cao (Common Leafflower Herb)
The Effect of Zhen Zhu Cao
Property
Sweet, bitter, cool; liver and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Calm the liver and clear heat, promote diuresis and remove toxicity.
Indications
Enteritis, infectious hepatitis, renal edema, dysentery, nebula, urinary tract infection, aphtha, porrigo, infantile malnutrition.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g.
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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