Herb 12 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
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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Formulas
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