Yu Xing Cao
Houttuynia | 魚腥草
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SKU H1490
Ingredient: Houttuynia herb (yu xing cao) (Houttuynia cordata).
| Mandarin: 魚腥草 Pin-Yin: Yu Xing Cao English: Houttuynia Romaji: Juyaku Kanji: 十薬 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Houttuyniae Herba
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Cold, acrid
Channels Entered:
- Large intestine, lung
Herb Actions:
- Disperses heat and toxins
- Clears damp-heat and encourages urination
Contraindications:
- Take caution when using as an injection
Commonly Found In:
- No formulas found