Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

Channels: LI, LIV, LU, ST

Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Cold

Common: Barbat Skullcap or Scutellaria

Latin: Radix Scutellariae Barbatae

Actions :

• Clears heat, invigorates the blood, relieves toxins and reduces inflammation: for cirrhosis of the liver, ascites, various types of cancer, and hepatitis. Also effective for swelling, trauma, sores, abscesses, insect and snake bites.

Contraindications:

• Contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of blood deficiency.

Dosage:

• 15-60g. Part used = entire plant.