Fu Ping (Duckweed or Spirodela)
Herb 5 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Channels:
BL, LU
Properties:
Spicy, Cold
Latin:
Herba Lemnae Seu Spirodelae
Chinese:
浮萍
Tone Marks:
fú píng
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Chinese Herb Actions
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Releases the Exterior and Causes Sweating
For wind heat invasion with body and headache. Sometimes prescribed alone, this herb is one of the few cool, spicy herbs that is a strong diaphoretic. - Vents Rashes
Allows rashes to resolve more quickly. Used for measles and wind rash. - Promotes Urination, Removes Water, and reduces swelling
For superficial edema, especially in the upper body accompanied by difficult urination.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Contraindicated in exterior deficiency and any type of profuse or spontaneous sweating.
Herb-Drug Interactions
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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
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Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-6 grams, up to 9 grams in severe cases.
Chinese Herb Notes
- May be used topically as a wash for rashes.
