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

Zhu Dan

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NameZhu Dan (Pig's Gallbladder)The Effect of Zhu DanPropertyBitter, cold; liver, gallbladder, lung and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat, moisten dryness and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, diarrhea, whooping cough, jaundice, constipation, asthma, thirst due to fever, p

Zhu Dan
Zhu Dan — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Name

Zhu Dan (Pig's Gallbladder)

The Effect of Zhu Dan

Property

Bitter, cold; liver, gallbladder, lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, moisten dryness and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, diarrhea, whooping cough, jaundice, constipation, asthma, thirst due to fever, pharyngitis, hot eyes and otopyorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application.

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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