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
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Toxicity and Overdose
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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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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