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  Herb 5 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
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Latin:
Herba Lemnae Seu Spirodelae |
Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Causes Sweating
For wind heat invasion with body and headache. Sometimes prescribed alone, this herb is one of the few cool, spicy herbs that is a strong diaphoretic. - Vents Rashes
Allows rashes to resolve more quickly. Used for measles and wind rash. - Promotes Urination, Removes Water, and reduces swelling
For superficial edema, especially in the upper body accompanied by difficult urination.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated in exterior deficiency and any type of profuse or spontaneous sweating.
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
- 3-6 grams, up to 9 grams in severe cases.
Notes
- May be used topically as a wash for rashes.
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi