Category
drain Damp-Heat
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet, bland
Meridians
Bladder, Stomach, Lung
Dosage
9–18 g
Functions
drains damp-heat through urination clears summerheat absorbs dampness, relieves rashes (external)
Indications
hot, painful, difficult urination; urinary stones summerheat with thirst and scanty urine damp skin rashes, prickly heat (external powder)
Contraindications
⚠️ deficiency without damp-heat; caution in pregnancy ⚠️ wrap in cloth when decocting
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.