Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs

NameKu Xuan Shen (Herba Picriae)The Effect of Ku Xuan ShenPropertyBitter, cold; lung, stomach and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.IndicationsCold due to wind-heat, sore throat, diarrhea, sores and boils, snake and insect bites, traum

NameCao Wu Ye (Folium Aconiti Kusnezoffii)The Effect of Cao Wu Ye PropertyPungent, astringent, neutral, slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.ActionsClear heat, remove toxicity, alleviate pain.IndicationsDiarrhea, toothache, headache, fever.Dosage and AdministrationsTake the pills or powder, 1~1.2

NameNan Ban Lan Gen (Rhizoma et Radix Baphicacanthis Cusiae)The Effect of Nan Ban Lan GenPropertyBitter, cold; heart and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and remove ecchymoses.IndicationsErysipelas, sore throat due to fever, seasonal warm toxin.Dosage and A

NameHong Lian (Herba Lagotis)The Effect of Hong LianPropertyBitter, sweet, cold; lung, heart and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and soothe the liver, promote circulation of blood and regulate menstruation.IndicationsJaundice due to damp-heat, headache

NameGao Shan La Gen Cai (Pegaeophyti Radix Et Rhizoma)The Effect of Gao Shan La Gen Cai PropertyBitter, pungent, cold; lung and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, clear lung fire and relieve cough, stop bleeding and resolve swelling.IndicationsCough due to lung-heat, hema

NameTong Guan Teng (Marsdeniae Tenacissimae Caulis)The Effect of Tong Guan TengPropertyBitter, slightly cold; lung meridian entered.ActionsRelieve cough and dyspnea, resolve phlegm, promote secretion of milk, clear heat and remove toxicity.IndicationsCough and dyspnea with excessive phlegm, rheumato

NameHuang Shu Kui Hua (Abelmoschi Corolla)The Effect of Huang Shu Kui HuaPropertySweet, cold; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsClear away damp-heat, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.IndicationsStranguria, edema, hematemesis, nose bleeding, retained placenta, metrorrhagia and metrostax

NameJiu Bi Ying (Cortex Ilicis Rotundae)The Effect of Jiu Bi YingPropertyBitter, cold; lung, stomach, large intestine and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis and alleviate pain.IndicationsEczema, rheumatic arthritis, traumatic injury, sores and boils, sore

NameZi Qi Guan Zhong (Rhizoma Osmundae)The Effect of Zi Qi Guan Zhong PropertyBitter, cold, slightyly toxic; lung, stomach and liver meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, stop bleeding and kill parasites.IndicationsHematemesis, nose bleeding, hematochezia, metrorrhagia and metrost

NameLiao Da Qing Ye (Folium Polygoni Tinctorii)The Effect of Liao Da Qing YePropertyBitter, cold; heart and stomach meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and remove ecchymose.IndicationsMumps, erysipelas, sores and boils, pharyngitis, cough and dyspnea due to lung-heat,