Herbs_Clear Heat/Fire-Toxin Flashcards
1
Q
Jīn Yín Huā
Honeysuckle Flower
A
Sweet
Cold
Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach
6-20 grams
- Clears Heat and resolves Fire-Toxins
- Vents and disperses external Wind-Heat invasions
- Clears Lower Jiao Damp-Heat
2
Q
Lián Qiáo
Forsynthia Fruit
A
Bitter, Slightly Acrid
Slightly Cold
Heart, Lung, Gallbladder
6-15 grams
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxins
- Resolves Toxins and dissipates clumps
- Promotes urination to clear Heat
3
Q
Dà Qīng Yè
Isatis Leaves
A
Bitter, Salty
Very Cold
Heart, Lung, Stomach
10-20 grams
- Clears Heat and Fire-Toxins
- Cools the Blood and dissipates macules
4
Q
Băn Lán Gēn
Isatis Root
A
Bitter
Cold
Heart, Lung, Stomach
9-15 grams
- Drains Heat, resolves Fire-Toxins, and relieves a painful throat
- Cools the Blood
5
Q
Qīng Dài
Indigo
A
Salty
Cold
Liver, Lung, Stomach
1.5-3 grams
- Clears Heat, resolves Toxicity, cools the Blood, and reduces swelling and maculae
- Clears Liver Fire, dispels Summer-Heat, and extinguishes Wind
- Clears Liver Fire, drains Lung Heat, and cools the Blood
6
Q
Pú Gōng Yīng
Dandelion
A
Bitter, Sweet
Cold
Liver, Stomach
9-30 grams
- Clears Heat-Toxins, reduces abscesses, and dissipates nodules
- Clears the Liver and the eyes
- Clears Heat and resolves Dampness while promoting urination
7
Q
Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng
Viola
A
Acrid, Bitter
Cold
Heart, Liver
15-30 grams
- Cools Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Clears hot sores
8
Q
Yú Xīng Căo
Houttuynia
A
Acrid
Cool
Lung, Large Intestine
15-30 grams
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxins, reduces swellings and abscesses
- Promotes urination and drains Damp-Heat
9
Q
Bái Xiăn Pí
Dictamnus
A
Bitter
Cold
Spleen, Stomach
4.5-9 grams
- Clears Heat, resolves Fire-Toxins, expels Wind, and dries Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and relieves itching
10
Q
Tǔ Fú Líng
Smooth Greenbrier Rhizome
A
Sweet, Bland
Neutral
Liver, Stomach
15-60 grams
- Eliminates Toxins and Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat from the skin - psoriasis
- Promotes normal urination
