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  Herb 12 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
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Latin:
Flos Lonicerae Japonicae Translation:
Gold Silver Flower |
Actions
- Clears Heat and Reduces Toxins
For fever and any type of hot boils, sores, or swellings, especially in the breast, eyes, and throat. - Expels Pathogenic Wind-Heat
For common cold with fever, sore throat and headache, also used in treating Summerheat. - Expels Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao
For diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal abscesses, or painful urination.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases of diarrhea resulting from cold in the spleen and stomach. Also contraindicated in skin conditions with clear exudate.
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
- 9-15 grams.
- Part used: flower bud.
Notes
- Prepared dry-fried to treat diarrhea.
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