Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia)
Chinese Name:
Yu Xing Cao
English Name:
Houttuynia Functions and Usage:
- Clears heat and toxins, reduces swellings and abscess - for lung abscess or lung heat cough with thick, yellow-green sputum.
- Relieves toxicity and expels pus for toxic sores (internally and topically).
- Drains damp-heat, promotes urination - diarrhea, lin syndromes.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 15-60g
Channels Influenced:
Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
