Category
Clear Heat
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Similacis Glabrae Rhizoma
English Name
Dosage
15-60g
Entering Channels
LV
Flavor
bland
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- There is one reported case of an allergic reaction with pruritus, papulous erythema, and agitation.
Actions & Indications:
- Resolves toxicity and eliminates dampness: for joint pain, turbid and painful urination, or damp-heat jaundice.
- Clears damp-heat from the skin: for recurrent ulcers or other hot skin lesions.