
Herbs That Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases
Category
Properties
Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
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Bitter Sweet |
Cold |
Liver Stomach |
9-30g |
Actions & Indications
Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
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Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules |
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Clears the Liver and clears the eyes |
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Clears Heat, resolves Dampness and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction |
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Relieves Fire toxicity |
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Promotes lactation |
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Clears Heat in the Blood |
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Contraindications
- Overdose can cause mild diarrhea.
- Contraindicated for those with Yin sore or carbuncles where there is no redness or pain.
- May cause allergic reactions such as pruritis, sensations of Heat, urticaria, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting.
- Contraindicated in Middle Jiao Deficiency.
- Contraindicated for Cold Blood.
- There may be heartburn on oral administration.