Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs

NameWu Lian Mei (Japanese Cayratia Herb)The Effect of Wu Lian MeiPropertyBitter, sour, cold; liver, heart and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsSores and boils, urine with blood, gonorrhea, jaundice, dysentery, rheumat

NameGan Cao Jie (Licorice Section)The Effect of Gan Cao JiePropertySweet, raw product cool while honey-fried one warm; liver and heart meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, sore throat.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~6 g, or take the powder.

NameAn Ye (Folium Eucalypti)The Effect of An YePropertyBitter, pungent, cold; lung, spleen, stomach and liver meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind and release exterior, clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and regulate the flow of qi, kill parasites and relieve itching.IndicationsCold, dia

NameHu Die Hua (Fringed Iris Herb)The Effect of Hu Die HuaPropertyBitter, cold.ActionsClear heat, remove toxicity and relax the bowels.IndicationsJaundice due to damp-heat, hepatitis, constipation, hepatalgia.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g, or 30~45 g with the fresh product.

NameYin Hua Zi (Japanese Honeysuckle Fruit)The Effect of Yin Hua ZiPropertySweet, cool.ActionsRemove toxicity and stop dysentery.IndicationsSores and boils, dysentery, herpes simplex.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g.

NameLuo Le Zi (Basil Fruit)The Effect of Luo Le ZiPropertySweet, pungent, cool.ActionsClear heat and improve vision.IndicationsNebula, swelling and pain of eyes, gangrenopsis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~5 g. Proper dosage is for external application.

NameBai Liang Jin (Crispateleaf Ardisia Root)The Effect of Bai Liang JinPropertyBitter, pungent, cool.ActionsClear heat, eliminate phlegm and dampness, activate blood, remove toxicity.IndicationsJaundice caused by damp-heat, toothache, rheumatic arthritis, dysentery, gonorrhea, swelling and pain of

NameCha Shu Gen (Tea Tree Root)The Effect of Cha Shu GenPropertyBitter, neutral; liver, lung and heart meridians entered.ActionsRelieve sore throat, arrest diarrhea, treat jaundice and induce tranquilization.IndicationsSore throat, jaundice, diarrhea, aphtha, palpitation,irregular pulse.Dosage and

NameLang Ba Cao (Bur Beggarticks Herb)The Effect of Lang Ba CaoPropertyBitter, sweet, neutral.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, nourish yin and arrest sweating.IndicationsCold, hepatitis, tonsillitis,enteritis, pharyngitis, dysentery, urinary infection, night sweat, phthisis, amenorrhea for ora

NameJian Dao Cao (Clinopodium Herb)The Effect of Jian Dao CaoPropertyBitter, pungent, cool.ActionsExpel wind and clear heat, promote the circulation of qi, activate blood, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.IndicationsVomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, sore throat, snake and insect bites, sores and bo