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  Herb 10 of 11 in Herbs that Cool the Blood
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Latin:
Radix Stellariae Dichotomae Translation:
Silver Barbarian Kindling |
Actions
- Clears Heat Caused by Yin Deficiency
For afternoon fevers, steaming bone disorder, low grade fevers, and night sweats. Also effective at clearing residual heat in the aftermath of a high fever. - Clears Heat, Reduces Childhood Malnutrition
For fever, irritability, and thirst from childhood malnutrition. - Stops Bleeding and Cools the Blood
For epistaxis, coughing up of Blood, uterine bleeding, or Blood in the urine all caused by reckless movement of hot Blood.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated in exteriorly-contracted wind-cold or Blood Deficiency without heat signs.
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
- 3-9 grams.
- Part used: root.
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