Single Herbs - Summer Heat

Question 1

He Ye –folium nelumbinis nuciferae - lotus leaf

Answer 1

Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Neutral Dosage 9-15 grams,
up to 30 grams Meridians HT, LIV, SP
Relieves Summerheat-Raises the Clear Yang of the Spleen.
-Stops Bleeding

Question 2

Lu Dou – semen phaseoli mun Mung Beans

Answer 2

Properties: Sweet, cold
Dosage: 15-30g
Meridians, Heart, Stomach 
-Clear heat and toxicity
-Relieve drug poisoning
-Dispel summer heat and Relieve Thirst

Question 3

Xi Gua Pi – cirtrallas vulgaris.

Answer 3

Properties: Sweet, cold
Dosage 15-30g
Meridians: Heart, Stomach, UB
-Promotes urination, clears summer heat, relives thirst

Question 4

Bian Dou – dolichos lab. Hyacinth Bean

Answer 4

Properties:   SWEET - NEUTRAL             
Dosage: 9-21g.
Meridian: SPLEEN, STOMACH
-strengthen spleen Qi
 – stops diarrhea-clears heat dampness
 – diarrhea vomit