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  Herb 23 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
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Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin:
Rhizoma Smilacis Galbrae |
Actions
- Relieves Toxins and Reduces Dampness
For urinary tract infections, Damp-Heat jaundice, syphilis, and joint pain or rheumatoid arthritis. - Clears the Skin
Good for treating chronic and recurrent Damp-Heat skin disorders or acute skin lesions caused by heat.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated in cases of liver and kidney Yin deficiency. Some traditional sources do not recommend taking this herb with tea.
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
- 15-60 grams.
- Part used: rhizome.
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi