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  Herb 6 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
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Latin:
Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi |
Actions
- Removes Heat and Toxins, Cools the Blood, and Benefits the Throat
For fevers, epidemic disorders including influenza and meningitis, mumps, and swollen throat conditions. Also effective in treating acute parotitis, erysipelas, and Damp-Heat jaundice.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases without fire toxins, or in patients with a weak constitution.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 15-30 grams.
- Part used: root
Notes
- The leaf is of this plant is Da Qing Ye (Folium Daqingye)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi