Zi Hua Di Ding (Viola or Yedeon's Violet)

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

Channels:

HT, LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Cold

Latin:

Herba cum Radice Violae Yedoensitis

Chinese:

紫花地丁

Tone Marks:

zĭ huā dì dīng

Translation:

Purple Flower Earth Spike

Chinese Herb Actions

• Eliminates Heat and Toxicity
  Reduces inflammation of the throat, eyes, and ears, especially effective for treating mumps. Also effective at clearing abscesses of the breast and intestines, and erysipelas.
• Relieves Sores from Heat
  Used topically or internally for boils, carbuncles, and other sores or abscesses, especially in the head and back.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases of cold from deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 9-15 grams.
• Part used: entire plant.

Chinese Herb Notes

• Often used fresh for topical application

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Five Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity