Yu Xing Cao

Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity 

 



Channels: LI, LU

Properties: Spicy, Cool

Common: Houttuynia

Latin: Herba cum Radice Houttuyniae Cordatae

Actions:

  • Eliminates heat and toxins: reduces lung abscess, infections, cough with thick yellowish-green sputum, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
  • Detoxifies and expels pus: used both internally and topically for purulent sores.
  • Drains dampness: for damp-heat in the large intestine, colitis, or urinary tract infection.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use in cases of cold from deficiency, or for yin type furuncles.

Dosage:

  • 15-60g. Do not cook for long periods of time. Part used = leaves and stems.