Clear Heat, Drain Damp, Promote Urination
For urinary tract infection with pain, burning, and dribbling. It will alleviate thirst. Also for watery diarrhea, heavy sensation in the body and limbs, unremitting fever and a yellow tongue coat.
Clear Summer-Heat, Drain Damp
For fever, irritability, thirst, watery diarrhea, and scanty or difficult urination,
Topically Clears Heat and Damp
For eczema, rash, sores, athlete’s foot, prickly heat and other dermatological conditions due to Damp Heat.
Contraindications and Cautions
Use with caution during pregnancy
Use with caution in cases with Spleen Qi Deficiency or spermatorrhea
Use with caution in cases with polyuria, or damaged body fluids due to heat.
Herb-Drug Interactions
None Noted
Toxicity and Overdose
Do not inject or inhale this herb.
Dosage
10-15 grams in decoction 12
9-15 grams in decoction 13
Notes
Hua Shi is bland so it drains damp, sweet so it harmonizes the stomach, and cold so it cools heat conditions. Both Shi Gao and Hua Shi Drain Damp, Clear Heat and alleviate thirst but Shi Gao is more appropriate when heat has dried the body fluids.
Clinical Studies and Research
10 patients with UTI had good results after taking Hua Shi (30 grams) and Gan Cao (5 grams). Liao Ning Yi Yao, 1976; (2);69.
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Herb 19 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
