Clears Heat and Cools the Blood For heat in the Ying level causing very high fever, thirst, and a dark red tongue. Also used for hemorrhage, epistaxis, spitting Blood, Bloody urine, and uterine bleeding.
Nourishes the Yin and Increases Fluids For injured Yin from heat causing dry mouth, throat pain, wasting and thirsting disorder, and constipation.
Clears Heart fire For irritability, restlessness, mouth and tongue sores, or insomnia.
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated in spleen and stomach deficiency (diarrhea or loose stool), dampness, yang deficiency and pregnant women with blood deficiency.
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
9-30 grams.
Notes
Fresh root is used to treat thirst and bleeding from exterior heat. Dried root is used for bleeding from deficiency of yin and blood.
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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