Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Zi Hua Di Ding 紫花地丁
Herba cum Radice Violae Yedoensitis Viola or Yedeon's Violet
Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Spicy, Bitter, Cold
- Channels Entered
- HT, LIV
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Herba cum Radice Violae Yedoensitis
- Chinese
- 紫花地丁
- Tone Marks
- zĭ huā dì dīng
- Translation
- Purple Flower Earth Spike
Chinese Herb Actions
- Eliminates Heat and Toxicity Reduces inflammation of the throat, eyes, and ears, especially effective for treating mumps. Also effective at clearing abscesses of the breast and intestines, and erysipelas.
- Relieves Sores from Heat Used topically or internally for boils, carbuncles, and other sores or abscesses, especially in the head and back.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 9-15 grams.
- Part used: entire plant.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases of cold from deficiency.
Chinese Herb Notes
- Often used fresh for topical application
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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