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 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
NameSi Gua (Towel Gourd)The Effect of Si GuaPropertySweet, cool; liver and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and resolve phlegm, cool blood and remove toxicity.IndicationsEdema, sores and boils, hematochezia, uterine bleeding, bloody stranguria, hypogalactia, haemorrhoid bleeding, asthma w
NamingJin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae)——Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Newly Revised Materia Medica)The Processing of Jin Yin HuaOriginThe flower buds or the flower of initial blooming of Lonicera japonica Thund. , L. hypoglaucA Miq., L. confusa DC., or L. dasystyla Rehd. of family Caprifoliaceae.LocationAll over in
NameQiu Yin Ni (Wormcast)The Effect of Qiu Yin NiPropertySweet, sour, cold.ActionsRemove toxicity, resolve swelling, astringe wound.IndicationsIncised wound, hematemesis, difficult urination, erysipelas, snake and insect bites, bone sticking, sores in the ear.Dosage and AdministrationsIt is made int
