Herb Listings
Zi Cao Gen / Lithosperm Root - Purple | |||
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Taste: Sweet • Temperature: Cold • Category: Clear Heat • Sub Category: Cool Blood | |||
Dosage3-9g |
Actions1. Clears heat, cools the blood, & relieves fire toxicity while venting rashes: for encouraging rashes to surface, or, if the course of the diseasse (such as measles or chickenpox) is not progressing well, for encouraging the complete expression of the rash. Often used for fire toxin with very dark purple rashes.2. Clears damp-heat from the skin: applied topically for damp-heat skin lesions or vaginal itching. Also used for burns. 3. Moistens the Intestines & unblocks the bowels: for heat in the blood accompanied by constipation. |
MeridiansHeart, Liver |
CautionsContraindicated in cases of measles. Use with caution in cases of Spleen or Stomach deficiency as it has a mild laxative effect. |