Indigo Powder
Chinese Prescription: Bi Yu San
English Translation: Indigo Powder
Formula Type: Clear Heat
Actions: Clear Heat
Indications:
Contraindications:
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Qing Dai Fen / Indigo (Isatis) Leaf processed, powdered |
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Taste: Bitter • Temperature: Very Cold • Category: Clear Heat • Sub Category: Relieve Toxicity |
Dosage1.5-3g |
Actions1. Clears heat & relieves toxicity: for any warm-febrile disease or epidemic febrile outbreak. Especially for epidemic toxin or any severe febrile disease that affects people regardless of their constituion, such as severe contagious diseases. May be used for fire toxin anywhere in the body, especially in the throat or Lungs.
2. Cools the blood & reduces blotches: for blotches or other skin eruptions due to heat in the blood. Often used in cases with intense fever, irritability, & changes in consciousness. |
MeridiansHeart, Lung, Stomach |
CautionsContraindicated in cases of Spleen & Stomach cold from deficiency. |