Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs

NameLao Wo Sheng (Black medic herb)The Effect of Lao Wo ShengPropertySweet, astringent, neutral; liver, lung, gallbladder and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and induce diuresis, relieve cough, relax the tendons and bones, dredge meridians.IndicationsAsthma with cough, rheumatic arthritis

NameZhu Sha Lian (Kaempfer Dutchmanspipe Root)The Effect of Zhu Sha LianPropertyBitter, pungent, cold; heart, lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, regulate qi and alleviate pain.IndicationsSores and boils, diarrhea, snake bites, toothache, chest pain, laryngalgia,

NameYi Duo Yun Ye (Glabrousleaf Pittosporum Leaf)The Effect of Yi Duo Yun YePropertySweet, bitter, pungent, slightly warm.ActionsResolve swelling and remove toxicity, stop bleeding.IndicationsSnake bites, traumatic bleeding, sores and boils, scalds and burns.Dosage and AdministrationsProper dosage i

NameHou Rou(Limulus meat)The Effect of Hou RouPropertyPungent, salt, neutral; spleen and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and improve eyesight, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsHaemorrhoid, nebula, swelling and pain of eyes, impetigo.Dosage and AdministrationsCook i

NameKu Gua Ye (Balsam pear leaf)The Effect of Ku Gua YePropertyBitter, cool.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, dysentery, syphilis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 10~15 g,or 30~60 g of the fresh, or pounded into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pound

NameSi Gua Pi (Bark of Luffa)The Effect of Si Gua PiPropertySweet, cool.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsIncised wound, sores and boils, furunculosis of buttock.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applyi

NameSi Gua Ye (Leaf of Luffa)The Effect of Si Gua YePropertyBitter, sour, slightly cold.ActionsStop bleeding, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, scabies, snake bites, scalds and burns.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~15 g, or pounded into juice, or made into powder. Proper

NameWo Ju (Lettuce)The Effect of Wo JuPropertyBitter, sweet, cool; stomach and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and promote lactation, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsDifficult urination, urine with blood, sores and boils, snake and insect bites.Dosage and Administr

NameSi Gua Hua (Flower of Luffa)The Effect of Si Gua HuaPropertySweet, slightly bitter, cold.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and relieve cough.IndicationsCough caused by lung-heat, sore throat, sores and boils, haemorrhoids, nasosinusitis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 6~9 g.

NameHuang Gua Ye (Cucumber leaf)The Effect of Huang Gua YePropertyBitter, neutral.ActionsClear damp-heat, resolve swelling.IndicationsDiarrhea due to damp-heat, fungus infection of foot, innominate sores.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 10~15 g, or pounded into juice for drinking. Proper dosage is f