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  Herb 1 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire
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Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin:
Herba Lophatheri Gracilis Translation:
Bland Bamboo Leaves |
Actions
- Clears Heat, Calms the Spirit, and Relieves Thirst
For heat conditions with irritability. Also used for stomach heat causing thirst, and for heat in the Heart and stomach channels causing mouth sores and swollen gums.
- Clears Damp-Heat and Promotes Urination
For acute, scanty, and painful urination. Also used for heat in the small intestine channel giving rise to dysuria, irritability, and a dark red tip on the tongue.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy.
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
- 6-9 grams.
- Part used: leaves.
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