Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Yu Xing Cao
English Name: Houttuynia

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • 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.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 15-60g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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