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  Herb 2 of 7 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
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Latin:
Cortex Phellodendri |
Actions
- Eliminates Heat and Dampness
For Damp-Heat in the lower Jiao with symptoms of yellow vaginal discharge, diarrhea with strong odor, dysentery, jaundice, or acute urinary tract infections. Also used to treat Damp-Heat pouring downward causing red and swollen knees, legs, or feet. - Reduces Kidney Fire
For rising Kidney Fire from Yin deficiency, with night sweats, afternoon fevers, steaming bone disorder, nocturnal emissions or spermatorrhea. - Drains Fire Toxicity
For damp skin lesions, abscess, eczema, furuncles, or boils.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated in cases of spleen deficiency, with or without diarrhea.
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
- 3-12 grams.
- Part used: bark.
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