Clears Heat and Generates Fluids
For irritability, dry lips, dry mouth, dry tongue, thirst, desire to drink cold beverages and cough with thick sputum or blood streaked sputum. For wasting and thirsting disorders.
Dispels Pus and Resolves Toxicity
For Breast abscesses or carbuncles and sores with redness, swelling, pain and pus(used topically and internally). Treats hemorrhoids
Clears Lung Heat, Transforms Phlegm, Moistens Lung
For cough with thick, sticky sputum that is difficult to expectorate and signs of dryness
Contraindications and Cautions
Use with caution in cases with Cold and Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach
Do not use during pregnancy, Tian Hua Fen is a 97% effective abortifacient when injected
Do not use with Wu Tou or Fu Zi
Herb-Drug Interactions
This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
None noted for whole herb. Extracted components that are then injected can be toxic
Rare side effects include headache, dermatitis, sore throat, and muscle stiffness along with possible swelling, hypotension, arrhythmia, and bleeding from the liver or spleen
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Herb 14 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
